2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2005 Lancia Phedra
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2005 Lancia Phedra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Phedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser (139 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Phedra. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Phedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Phedra weights approximately 349 kg more than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
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 Lancia Phedra (264 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (189 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Phedra 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 Lancia Phedra | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lancia |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Phedra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1424 kg | 1773 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 80 L |
