2008 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Chrysler Pacifica is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Pacifica. (253 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Pacifica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 97 kg more than 2008 Chrysler Pacifica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Pacifica. (355 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Pacifica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler Pacifica | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | Pacifica | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 67 L |
