2009 Nissan 370Z vs. 2009 Pontiac G5
To start off, both 2009 Nissan 370Z and 2009 Pontiac G5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac G5. (155 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac G5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 225 kg more than 2009 Pontiac G5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan 370Z is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Nissan 370Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac G5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G5. (203 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan 370Z | 2009 Pontiac G5 | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | 370Z | G5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 49 L |
