2006 Nissan Altima vs. 2006 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Altima 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 Nissan Altima (260 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac G6. (227 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac G6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Altima weights approximately 122 kg more than 2006 Pontiac G6. 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 Nissan Altima (339 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac G6. (319 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac G6.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Altima | 2006 Pontiac G6 | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | Altima | G6 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3884 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1469 kg | 1347 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |