2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1989 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 2009 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 322 kg more than 1989 Nissan Pintara.
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, 2009 Citroen Berlingo (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Pintara. 1989 Nissan Pintara 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. 1989 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen Berlingo | 1989 Nissan Pintara | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | Berlingo | Pintara |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |