2006 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2006 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac G6. (200 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac G6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac G6 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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 Grand Prix (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac G6. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac G6.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2006 Pontiac G6 | |
Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
Model | Grand Prix | G6 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |