2005 Honda Life vs. 2011 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2011 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen Berlingo (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 714 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Citroen Berlingo (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Life | 2011 Citroen Berlingo | |
Make | Honda | Citroen |
Model | Life | Berlingo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1504 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |