2007 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2007 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2007 Chrysler Pacifica and 2007 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler Pacifica (253 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Volvo XC70. (206 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler Pacifica should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler Pacifica weights approximately 243 kg more than 2007 Volvo XC70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volvo XC70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo XC70 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 Chrysler Pacifica (355 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler Pacifica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler Pacifica | 2007 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
| Model | Pacifica | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2520 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 68 L |
