2009 Nissan Altima vs. 2009 Pontiac G5
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Altima 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 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac G5. (155 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac G5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Altima weights approximately 117 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.
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, 2009 Nissan Altima (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G5. (203 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G5.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Altima | 2009 Pontiac G5 | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | Altima | G5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3490 cc | 2189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 49 L |