Dodge Intrepid 1997 vs Chrysler Pacifica 2003
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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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: | 3.3 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: | 163 HP | 253 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 339 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Dodge Intrepid engine produces 90 HP less power than Chrysler Pacifica, whereas torque is 94 NM less than Chrysler Pacifica. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 11.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 87 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 440'000 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 Dodge Intrepid engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Concorde | 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. Dodge Intrepid might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 5.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.69 m | |
| Dodge Intrepid is 7 cm longer than the Chrysler Pacifica, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Intrepid is 27 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 473 litres | 369 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 369 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 473 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2250 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
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