2010 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, both 2010 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 99 kg more than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (157 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Forester | 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| Make | Subaru | Chrysler |
| Model | Forester | PT Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1441 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1674 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 57 L |
