2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,204 cc, 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser (139 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 42 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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, 2009 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (189 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chrysler | Honda |
Model | PT Cruiser | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2204 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |