2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2012 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, both 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2012 Citroen Berlingo were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse (162 HP) has 88 more horse power than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 221 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.
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, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2012 Citroen Berlingo | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Citroen |
Model | Eclipse | Berlingo |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 219 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 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 |