2012 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2012 Citroen Berlingo and 2012 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1487 kg more than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2012 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2012 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Citroen Berlingo | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Citroen | Chevrolet |
| Model | Berlingo | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 2969 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 6337 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1965 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 4018 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 136 L |
