2005 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2012 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen Berlingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen Berlingo would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1059 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.

Because 2012 Nissan Titan 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 2012 Nissan Titan. 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. 2012 Nissan Titan 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. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Citroen Berlingo 2012 Nissan Titan
Make Citroen Nissan
Model Berlingo Titan
Year Released 2005 2012
Body Type Panel Van Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 5551 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 152 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1326 kg 2385 kg
Vehicle Length 4140 mm 5710 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 4060 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.5 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 140 L


 

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