2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2005 Kia Retona
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2005 Kia Retona were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser (180 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 306 kg more than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Because 2005 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Retona 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 PT Cruiser (285 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Retona. (205 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2005 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Chrysler | Kia |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Retona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1564 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
