2005 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2005 Vauxhall Vectra

To start off, both 2005 Citroen Berlingo and 2005 Vauxhall Vectra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Vectra (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Vectra should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 41 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Vectra.

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 Vauxhall Vectra (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Berlingo.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Citroen Berlingo 2005 Vauxhall Vectra
Make Citroen Vauxhall
Model Berlingo Vectra
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 152 Nm 167 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1326 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 4140 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2710 mm


 

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