2000 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2010 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2010 Toyota Camry is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chrysler PT Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chrysler PT Cruiser would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Camry (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2000 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (151 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2000 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Camry weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 Chrysler PT Cruiser. 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, 2010 Toyota Camry (232 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (188 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2010 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Camry |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
