2008 Pontiac G5 vs. 2006 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2008 Pontiac G5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Navara would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac G5. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2008 Pontiac G5.
Because 2006 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Pontiac G5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara 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, 2006 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac G5. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac G5. 2006 Nissan Navara has automatic transmission and 2008 Pontiac G5 has manual transmission. 2008 Pontiac G5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Pontiac G5 | 2006 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
Model | G5 | Navara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2401 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 80 L |