Infiniti FX 2003 vs Chrysler Pacifica 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 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: | 280 HP | 253 HP | |
| Torque: | 366 NM | 339 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Infiniti FX is more dynamic to drive. Infiniti FX engine produces 27 HP more power than Chrysler Pacifica, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Chrysler Pacifica. Thanks to more power Infiniti FX reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 11.3 | |
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The Chrysler Pacifica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Infiniti FX consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Pacifica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Infiniti FX could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 (Infiniti FX) 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Murano | 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. Infiniti FX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chrysler Pacifica engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 5.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.69 m | |
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Infiniti FX is smaller. Infiniti FX is 25 cm shorter than the Chrysler Pacifica, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Infiniti FX is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 776 litres | 369 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 369 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 776 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1826 litres | 2250 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler Pacifica (by 424 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Infiniti FX is 1.9 metres more than that of the Chrysler Pacifica, which means Infiniti FX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`340 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 1800 | |
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