2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac GTO. (400 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 424 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac GTO. (543 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Corvette | GTO |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6199 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |