2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2005 Toyota Windom
To start off, 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Windom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Windom would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Windom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Windom (212 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Windom should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Windom weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 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 Toyota Windom (294 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Windom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2005 Toyota Windom | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Windom |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
