2005 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2003 Fiat Punto
To start off, 2005 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Punto (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 104 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto.
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, 2003 Fiat Punto (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Berlingo | 2003 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Berlingo | Punto |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 47 L |
