2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2005 Scion tC
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2005 Scion tC were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,361 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser (220 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Scion tC. (158 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 89 kg more than 2005 Scion tC. 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 (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Scion tC. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2005 Scion tC | |
| Make | Chrysler | Scion |
| Model | PT Cruiser | tC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 45 L |
