2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Fiat Strada
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Berlingo and 2009 Fiat Strada were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen Berlingo (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 424 kg more than 2009 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2009 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Berlingo | Strada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
