2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2007 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2007 Saturn Vue were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saturn Vue (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (148 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
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 (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saturn Vue. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saturn Vue. 2007 Saturn Vue has automatic transmission and 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser has manual transmission. 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Saturn Vue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2007 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Chrysler | Saturn |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Vue |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
