2010 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2010 Tata Nano

To start off, both 2010 Citroen Berlingo and 2010 Tata Nano were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen Berlingo (74 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 600 kg more than 2010 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 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 2010 Tata Nano. 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 Citroen Berlingo (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Citroen Berlingo 2010 Tata Nano
Make Citroen Tata
Model Berlingo Nano
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Panel Van Hatchback
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1360 cc 624 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 35 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 120 Nm 48 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 73.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77 mm 73.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 151 km/hour 105 km/hour
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1200 kg 600 kg
Vehicle Length 4110 mm 3099 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1495 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1652 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2230 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.1 L/100km 4.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 37 L