2004 Honda Fit vs. 2012 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2012 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Fit would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen Berlingo (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 444 kg more than 2004 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Citroen Berlingo (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Fit. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Fit | 2012 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Fit | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1504 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |
