2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Berlingo and 2009 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 697 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Because 2009 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Citroen Berlingo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Citroen | Lotus |
Model | Berlingo | Elise |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.6:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.6 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |