2005 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Aveo and 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser (220 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. (103 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 344 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. 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, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser (333 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Aveo | 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Aveo | PT Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 101 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1063 kg | 1407 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |
