2006 Pontiac SV 6 vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 2 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 122 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac SV 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac SV 6 | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | SV 6 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1363 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 45 L |
