2006 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2006 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler Pacifica and 2006 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Lexus GS. (245 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Pacifica weights approximately 45 kg more than 2006 Lexus GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Lexus GS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lexus GS 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, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus GS. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Pacifica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Pacifica | 2006 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lexus |
| Model | Pacifica | GS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 71 L |
