2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2008 Toyota Aygo
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2008 Toyota Aygo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser (150 HP) has 97 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 521 kg more than 2008 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chrysler PT Cruiser (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2008 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1411 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 35 L |
