2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2011 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, both 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2011 Citroen Berlingo were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse (265 HP) has 191 more horse power than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 374 kg more than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse (355 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse has automatic transmission and 2011 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2011 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2011 Citroen Berlingo | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Citroen |
Model | Eclipse | Berlingo |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 355 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1637 kg | 1263 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1351 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |