2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Proton Savvy
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Berlingo and 2009 Proton Savvy 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) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Proton Savvy. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 2009 Proton Savvy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 541 kg more than 2009 Proton Savvy. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Proton Savvy. (105 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Proton Savvy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2009 Proton Savvy | |
| Make | Citroen | Proton |
| Model | Berlingo | Savvy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.4 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
