2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2008 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 587 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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 (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
Model | PT Cruiser | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |