2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2005 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2005 Daihatsu Charade were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,425 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser (150 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 657 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. 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 (224 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2005 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Chrysler | Daihatsu |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Charade |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 750 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 36 L |
