2008 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler Pacifica and 2008 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Pacifica. (253 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Pacifica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Pacifica weights approximately 178 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
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, 2008 Chrysler Pacifica (355 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Pacifica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler Pacifica | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chrysler | Kia |
| Model | Pacifica | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
