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 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler Pacifica (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (164 HP @ 6500 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 560 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.
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, 2005 Chrysler Pacifica (339 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (208 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 | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 62 L |
