2005 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Berlingo and 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse (147 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 335 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.
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, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse (220 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Berlingo | 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
Model | Berlingo | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1359 cc | 2376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 147 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |