2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Pontiac SV 6
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Corvette and 2006 Pontiac SV 6 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac SV 6. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac SV 6.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac SV 6. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac SV 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Pontiac SV 6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Corvette | SV 6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 506 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
