2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2007 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2007 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (148 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Xterra 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 83 kg more than 2007 Nissan Xterra.
Because 2007 Nissan Xterra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Xterra 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, 2007 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Xterra 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 | 2007 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 80 L |
