2008 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2008 Fiat Palio
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Berlingo and 2008 Fiat Palio were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 318 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
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, 2008 Citroen Berlingo (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Berlingo | 2008 Fiat Palio | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | Berlingo | Palio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.5 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 47 L |