2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser would be higher. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (140 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1106 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 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (190 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2745 mm |
