2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2002 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2002 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,147 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda 6 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (119 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 110 kg more than 2002 Mazda 6.
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, 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 6. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2002 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
| Model | PT Cruiser | 6 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2147 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 64 L |
