2007 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2007 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2007 Chrysler Pacifica and 2007 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus GS (304 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler Pacifica weights approximately 133 kg more than 2007 Lexus GS.
Because 2007 Chrysler Pacifica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lexus GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Lexus GS (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. (355 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler Pacifica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler Pacifica | 2007 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lexus |
| Model | Pacifica | GS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 71 L |
