2006 Chevrolet Kalos vs. 2006 Pontiac SV 6
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Kalos 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac SV 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac SV 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Kalos | 2006 Pontiac SV 6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Kalos | SV 6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1150 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 95 L |
