2004 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2004 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2004 Chrysler Pacifica and 2004 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Pacifica (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Pacifica should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2004 Chrysler Pacifica (340 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Chrysler Pacifica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Pacifica | 2004 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chrysler | Kia |
| Model | Pacifica | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 50 L |
