2006 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler Pacifica and 2006 Nissan Quest 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 10 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 401 kg more than 2006 Chrysler Pacifica.
Because 2006 Chrysler Pacifica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Pacifica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Pacifica | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Pacifica | Quest |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 76 L |
