2008 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2006 Pontiac SV 6
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox 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 11 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac SV 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Equinox | 2006 Pontiac SV 6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Equinox | SV 6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 95 L |
