2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2005 Fiat Doblo
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2005 Fiat Doblo 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 51 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Doblo. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 650 kg more than 2005 Fiat Doblo. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2005 Fiat Doblo | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Doblo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1241 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4550 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
