2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2005 Chrysler LHS
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2005 Chrysler LHS 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 30 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (220 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler LHS should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 271 kg more than 2005 Chrysler LHS.
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 LHS (327 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler LHS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2005 Chrysler LHS | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
| Model | PT Cruiser | LHS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 100 L |
