2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Chrysler Pacifica
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 and 2005 Chrysler Pacifica were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler Pacifica (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Pacifica should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Pacifica weights approximately 675 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chrysler Pacifica (339 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler Pacifica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Chrysler Pacifica | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 330 | Pacifica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 87 L |
