2006 Fiat Croma vs. 2006 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Croma 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. At 3,884 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac G6 (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Croma. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac G6 weights approximately 193 kg more than 2006 Fiat Croma. 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, 2006 Pontiac G6 (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Croma. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac G6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Croma. 2006 Pontiac G6 has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Croma has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Croma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Pontiac G6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Croma | 2006 Pontiac G6 | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | Croma | G6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 3884 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 61 L |
