2010 Mazda 6 vs. 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, both 2010 Mazda 6 and 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 500 kg more than 2010 Mazda 6. 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 (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda 6 | 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Chrysler |
| Model | 6 | PT Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1795 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
