2009 Pontiac G3 vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2009 Pontiac G3 and 2009 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac G3. (105 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac G3.
Because 2009 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Pontiac G3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G3. (142 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G3. 2009 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2009 Pontiac G3 has manual transmission. 2009 Pontiac G3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Pontiac G3 | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | G3 | Tundra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |