2008 Pontiac G6 vs. 2008 Rover 75

To start off, both 2008 Pontiac G6 and 2008 Rover 75 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 183 kg more than 2008 Pontiac G6.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2008 Pontiac G6 (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac G6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75. 2008 Pontiac G6 has automatic transmission and 2008 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2008 Rover 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Pontiac G6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Pontiac G6 2008 Rover 75
Make Pontiac Rover
Model G6 75
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Size 3600 cc 2497 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 252 HP 0 HP
Torque 340 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1352 kg 1535 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.2 L/100km 9.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 65 L


 

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