2010 Cadillac CTS vs. 2010 Citroen Berlingo

To start off, both 2010 Cadillac CTS and 2010 Citroen Berlingo were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP) has 196 more horse power than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 493 kg more than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Cadillac CTS 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 2010 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen Berlingo.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Cadillac CTS 2010 Citroen Berlingo
Make Cadillac Citroen
Model CTS Berlingo
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Sedan Panel Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3000 cc 1360 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 270 HP 74 HP
Torque 302 Nm 120 Nm
Torque RPM 5700 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1756 kg 1263 kg
Vehicle Length 4867 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 1842 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1504 mm 1970 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 55 L


 

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