2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Tata Nano
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Berlingo and 2009 Tata Nano 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 54 more horse power than 2009 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 904 kg more than 2009 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Tata Nano 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 Tata Nano. 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 (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2009 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Citroen | Tata |
| Model | Berlingo | Nano |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 37 L |
