2005 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2005 Nissan Almera

To start off, both 2005 Citroen Berlingo and 2005 Nissan Almera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc, 2005 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 214 kg more than 2005 Nissan Almera.

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 Citroen Berlingo (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Citroen Berlingo 2005 Nissan Almera
Make Citroen Nissan
Model Berlingo Almera
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Panel Van Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 1597 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 152 Nm 138 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78.5 mm 76 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.5:1
Top Speed 170 km/hour 180 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1326 kg 1112 kg
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 60 L


 

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