2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2007 Dodge Caravan
To start off, both 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2007 Dodge Caravan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser (180 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Caravan. (170 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Caravan.
Because 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Caravan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser (286 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caravan. (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2007 Dodge Caravan | |
| Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Caravan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 76 L |
