2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
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 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (230 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 335 kg more than 2006 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 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (333 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Titan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 106 L |
