2010 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2010 Honda Civic 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pontiac G6 (252 HP) has 54 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (198 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Pontiac G6 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. 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, 2010 Pontiac G6 (341 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2010 Pontiac G6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 Pontiac G6 has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Pontiac G6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Civic | 2010 Pontiac G6 | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Civic | G6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 252 HP |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1267 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4276 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1785 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1445 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
