2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2007 Honda FR-V
To start off, both 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2007 Honda FR-V were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda FR-V (149 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 111 kg more than 2007 Honda FR-V.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (301 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda FR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2007 Honda FR-V | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | PT Cruiser | FR-V |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 58 L |
