2006 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1997 Nissan President
To start off, 2006 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan President (267 HP) has 193 more horse power than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 627 kg more than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Nissan President 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 1997 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1997 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. 1997 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2006 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2006 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen Berlingo | 1997 Nissan President | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Berlingo | President |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 4492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 267 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3040 mm |
