2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (217 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (214 Nm). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mitsubishi |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 59 L |
