2009 Nissan Versa vs. 2009 Pontiac Torrent
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Versa and 2009 Pontiac Torrent were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Torrent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Torrent (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Versa. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Torrent should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Versa weights approximately 113 kg more than 2009 Pontiac Torrent.
Because 2009 Pontiac Torrent is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Versa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Torrent 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 Pontiac Torrent (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Versa. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac Torrent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Versa. 2009 Pontiac Torrent has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Versa has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Versa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Pontiac Torrent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Nissan Versa | 2009 Pontiac Torrent | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | Versa | Torrent |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3425 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |