2008 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler Pacifica and 2008 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (405 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Pacifica. (253 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Pacifica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 77 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Pacifica. (355 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Pacifica. 2008 Chrysler Pacifica has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chrysler Pacifica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler Pacifica | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | Pacifica | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 64 L |
