2006 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Pontiac G6
To start off, 2009 Pontiac G6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,384 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac G6. (162 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac G6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Pontiac G6 weights approximately 1132 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Pontiac G6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G6. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2009 Pontiac G6 | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Accord | G6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |
