2009 Nissan Maxima vs. 2009 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Maxima and 2009 Pontiac G6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Nissan Maxima and 2009 Pontiac G6 are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac G6. (217 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac G6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 265 kg more than 2009 Pontiac G6. 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 Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G6. (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G6.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Maxima | 2009 Pontiac G6 | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | Maxima | G6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |