2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2005 Suzuki XL7 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (119 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 67 kg more than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser (311 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Suzuki |
| Model | PT Cruiser | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1680 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 64 L |
