2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2003 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, both 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2003 Suzuki Ignis were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,425 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser (215 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 562 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Suzuki Ignis is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Suzuki Ignis 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, 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser (332 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2003 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Chrysler | Suzuki |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.4 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2370 mm |
