2010 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2010 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and 2010 Pontiac G6 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pontiac G6 (219 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 187 kg more than 2010 Pontiac G6.
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, 2010 Pontiac G6 (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Pontiac G6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Equinox | 2010 Pontiac G6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Equinox | G6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1741 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 61 L |
