2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Pontiac G6
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac G6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac G6 would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac G6 (200 HP) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1164 kg more than 2005 Pontiac G6.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac G6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac G6. (285 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac G6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Pontiac G6 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | Discovery | G6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2718 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 61 L |
