2006 Pontiac GTO vs. 2009 Tata Nano
To start off, 2009 Tata Nano is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 2009 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2009 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 GTO (543 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac GTO | 2009 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Pontiac | Tata |
| Model | GTO | Nano |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 37 L |
