Chrysler Pacifica 2006 vs Chrysler 300C 2004
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 213 HP | 253 HP | |
| Torque: | 325 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300C is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Pacifica engine produces 40 HP less power than Chrysler 300C, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Chrysler 300C. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Pacifica reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 11.0 | |
| Chrysler Pacifica consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Pacifica could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Chrysler Pacifica gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chrysler Pacifica) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Chrysler 300C) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chrysler Pacifica engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Grand Caravan, Jeep Wrangler | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler Pacifica might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.05 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.56 m | |
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Chrysler Pacifica is larger. Chrysler Pacifica is 3 cm longer than the Chrysler 300C, 13 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Pacifica is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 630 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 370 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 630 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2250 litres | 1602 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler Pacifica (by 648 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Pacifica is 0.1 metres more than that of the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`235 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4800 | |
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