2006 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (139 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 585 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (189 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Chrysler |
| Model | Accord | PT Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 57 L |
