2006 Pontiac SV 6 vs. 2004 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac SV 6. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac SV 6.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac SV 6. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac SV 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac SV 6 | 2004 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | SV 6 | GTO |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
