2006 Pontiac G6 vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2006 Pontiac G6 and 2006 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac G6. (227 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac G6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 286 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.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac G6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy 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 Pontiac G6 (319 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac G6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac G6 | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | G6 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3884 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
