2006 Pontiac SV 6 vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pontiac SV 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac SV 6 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac SV 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac SV 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac SV 6 | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | SV 6 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
