2006 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chrysler Pacifica would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Pacifica weights approximately 575 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
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, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Pacifica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Pacifica | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | Pacifica | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2475 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
