2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1989 Volvo 460
To start off, 2009 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 460. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 460 would be higher. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 460 (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 460 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 527 kg more than 1989 Volvo 460.
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 (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 460. (132 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 460.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Berlingo | 1989 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | Berlingo | 460 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
