2008 BMW M6 vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2008 BMW M6 is newer by 2 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 5,969 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac GTO. (400 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 705 kg more than 2008 BMW M6.
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 (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW M6. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW M6 | 2006 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | M6 | GTO |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |