2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2005 Toyota Sparky

To start off, both 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2005 Toyota Sparky were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (86 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sparky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 355 kg more than 2005 Toyota Sparky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Toyota Sparky 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 Toyota Sparky 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 (188 Nm @ 4150 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sparky.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2005 Toyota Sparky
Make Chrysler Toyota
Model PT Cruiser Sparky
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1364 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 140 HP 86 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 188 Nm 130 Nm
Torque RPM 4150 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.5 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 79.7 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1425 kg 1070 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 3770 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1520 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1900 mm


 

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