2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2005 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2005 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2005 Renault Kangoo are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser (113 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 495 kg more than 2005 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Renault Kangoo 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 Renault Kangoo 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 (157 Nm @ 4550 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2005 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Chrysler | Renault |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4550 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
