2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2006 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2006 Pontiac G6 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2006 Pontiac G6 are equipped with a 3,491 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac G6. (200 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac G6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac G6 weights approximately 272 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
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, 2006 Pontiac G6 (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (290 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac G6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2006 Pontiac G6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Monte Carlo | G6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
