2010 Nissan 370Z vs. 2010 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2010 Nissan 370Z 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2010 Pontiac G6. (219 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2010 Pontiac G6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 145 kg more than 2010 Pontiac G6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan 370Z is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Nissan 370Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Pontiac G6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan 370Z (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Pontiac G6. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Pontiac G6. 2010 Pontiac G6 has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan 370Z 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.
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2010 Nissan 370Z | 2010 Pontiac G6 | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | 370Z | G6 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1316 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |