2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1990 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2009 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 377 kg more than 1990 Honda Prelude.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen Berlingo | 1990 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Berlingo | Prelude |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.6:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |