2005 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2005 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 80 kg more than 1978 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1978 Nissan Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Citroen Berlingo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Nissan Silvia (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. 1978 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 2005 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2005 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Berlingo | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Berlingo | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |
