2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2009 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. 2007 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Express | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
