2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Chrysler Pacifica
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Express and 2008 Chrysler Pacifica were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Express (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Pacifica. (253 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Pacifica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Pacifica weights approximately 554 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2008 Chevrolet Express (507 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Pacifica. (356 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Pacifica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Chrysler Pacifica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Express | Pacifica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 507 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 87 L |
