2005 Vauxhall Corsa 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 Vauxhall Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Vauxhall Corsa would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen Berlingo (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 567 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Citroen Berlingo (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Vauxhall Corsa | 2011 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Citroen |
| Model | Corsa | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 973 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| 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 | 905 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
