2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2009 Pontiac G6
To start off, 2009 Pontiac G6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac G6. (219 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac G6.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Pontiac G6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Nissan Titan (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G6. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Titan | 2009 Pontiac G6 | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Titan | G6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 61 L |
