2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 Cabriolet LTD Automatic vs. 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2.0
To start off, both 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 Cabriolet LTD Automatic and 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2.0 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 Cabriolet LTD Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 Cabriolet LTD Automatic (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2.0. (139 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 Cabriolet LTD Automatic should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2.0. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 Cabriolet LTD Automatic weights approximately 485 kg more than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2.0. 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, 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 Cabriolet LTD Automatic (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2.0. (189 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 Cabriolet LTD Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2.0. 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 Cabriolet LTD Automatic has automatic transmission and 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2.0 has manual transmission. 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2.0 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 Cabriolet LTD Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 Cabriolet LTD Automatic | 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2.0 | |
Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
Model | PT Cruiser | PT Cruiser |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 57 L |