2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Chrysler Pacifica
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 592 kg more than 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. 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 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. (332 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler Pacifica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Chrysler Pacifica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Silverado | Pacifica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 87 L |
