2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 SSC Aero
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Berlingo and 2009 SSC Aero were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 973 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 179 kg more than 2009 SSC Aero.
Because 2009 SSC Aero 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 SSC Aero. 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 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 1225 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2009 SSC Aero | |
Make | Citroen | SSC |
Model | Berlingo | Aero |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 1062 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 1357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 380 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1090 mm |