2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2005 Daihatsu Naked
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2005 Daihatsu Naked were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser (113 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 1060 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Naked. 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 (157 Nm @ 4550 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Naked. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Naked. 2005 Daihatsu Naked has automatic transmission and 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Daihatsu Naked will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2005 Daihatsu Naked | |
| Make | Chrysler | Daihatsu |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Naked |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4550 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 37 L |
