2003 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2003 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet Silverado and 2003 Pontiac G6 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac G6 (286 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 274 kg more than 2003 Pontiac G6.
Because 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Pontiac G6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2003 Pontiac G6 (369 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. (354 Nm). This means 2003 Pontiac G6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Silverado | 2003 Pontiac G6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Silverado | G6 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1501 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
