2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2009 Honda Fit

To start off, both 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2009 Honda Fit were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 20 kg more than 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser. 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 Chrysler PT Cruiser (157 Nm @ 4550 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2009 Honda Fit
Make Chrysler Honda
Model PT Cruiser Fit
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 1495 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 114 HP 117 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 157 Nm 144 Nm
Torque RPM 4550 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 16.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1441 kg 1461 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.7 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 L 40 L


 

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