2008 Pontiac G6 vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Pontiac G6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Pontiac G6 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac G6. (219 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2008 Pontiac G6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Pontiac G6 weights approximately 57 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac G6. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac G6. 2008 Pontiac G6 has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan 370Z 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 | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
| Model | G6 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 219 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1316 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |
