2004 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 2004 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 132 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord.
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, 1989 Honda Accord (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen Berlingo | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Berlingo | Accord |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1131 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
