2006 Pontiac G6 vs. 2006 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2006 Pontiac G6 and 2006 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac G6. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac G6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 8 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 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac G6. (301 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac G6. 2006 Pontiac G6 has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Tundra has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Tundra 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 Pontiac G6 | 2006 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | G6 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3490 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |
