2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera

To start off, both 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2001 Vauxhall Frontera were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 455 kg more than 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera 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, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (150 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera has automatic transmission and 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser has manual transmission. 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Vauxhall Frontera
Make Chrysler Vauxhall
Model PT Cruiser Frontera
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1597 cc 3165 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 114 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 150 Nm 290 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1365 kg 1820 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2710 mm