2000 Honda Life vs. 2006 Pontiac G6
To start off, 2006 Pontiac G6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,882 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac G6 (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac G6 weights approximately 557 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac G6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Pontiac G6 (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac G6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life. 2006 Pontiac G6 has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Pontiac G6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 2006 Pontiac G6 | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Life | G6 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3882 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |
