2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Pontiac G6
To start off, 2010 Pontiac G6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pontiac G6 (219 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 668 kg more than 2010 Pontiac G6.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Pontiac G6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Pontiac G6. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Pontiac G6.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Pontiac G6 | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Discovery | G6 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |