2006 BMW M3 vs. 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, both 2006 BMW M3 and 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (333 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (151 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 50 kg more than 2006 BMW M3.
Because 2006 BMW M3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 BMW M3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 BMW M3 (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M3 | 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Chrysler |
Model | M3 | PT Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2425 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 333 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |