2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Express and 2005 Citroen Berlingo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. (87 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1016 kg more than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Express is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Express (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Express | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3180 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
