2004 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Pontiac G6
To start off, 2010 Pontiac G6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pontiac G6 (219 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Pontiac G6 weights approximately 443 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Pontiac G6 (297 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (156 Nm). This means 2010 Pontiac G6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2010 Pontiac G6 | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Civic | G6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1111 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
