2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2005 Subaru Justy
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2005 Subaru Justy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser (220 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Justy. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 497 kg more than 2005 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Justy 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 Subaru Justy 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 (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Justy. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2005 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Chrysler | Subaru |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Justy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
