2007 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, both 2007 BMW 320 and 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser (230 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 495 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 320 | PT Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |
