2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2006 Chrysler 300

To start off, both 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2006 Chrysler 300 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (150 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 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 2006 Chrysler 300
Make Chrysler Chrysler
Model PT Cruiser 300
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2423 cc 5652 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 150 HP 340 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 224 Nm 529 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.5 mm 99.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 101 mm 90.9 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 1620 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 5010 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.1 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 L 72 L


 

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