2005 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler Pacifica and 2005 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler Pacifica (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (220 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Pacifica should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Pacifica weights approximately 625 kg more than 2005 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Chrysler Pacifica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Pacifica 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, 2005 Chrysler Pacifica (346 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (260 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler Pacifica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Pacifica | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
| Model | Pacifica | 6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 68 L |
