2005 Chrysler LHS vs. 2005 Pontiac Aztek
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler LHS and 2005 Pontiac Aztek were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler LHS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler LHS (250 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Aztek. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler LHS should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Aztek. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Aztek weights approximately 201 kg more than 2005 Chrysler LHS.
Because 2005 Pontiac Aztek is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chrysler LHS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Aztek 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, 2005 Chrysler LHS (327 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Aztek. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler LHS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Aztek.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler LHS | 2005 Pontiac Aztek | |
| Make | Chrysler | Pontiac |
| Model | LHS | Aztek |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 69 L |
