2005 Rover 45 vs. 2012 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2012 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rover 45 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 45 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 337 kg more than 2005 Rover 45.
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 Rover 45 (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Rover 45 | 2012 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Rover | Citroen |
| Model | 45 | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
