2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2008 Honda Odyssey
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2008 Honda Odyssey were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,469 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Odyssey (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (150 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 538 kg more than 2008 Honda Odyssey.
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, 2008 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (224 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser. 2008 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser has manual transmission. 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2008 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Chrysler | Honda |
Model | PT Cruiser | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2429 cc | 3469 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 79 L |