2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2006 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,881 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (325 HP @ 2900 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (150 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 603 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Ram |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2423 cc | 5881 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 827 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 129 L |
