2010 Nissan Armada vs. 2010 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2010 Nissan Armada 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2010 Pontiac G6. (219 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2010 Pontiac G6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1169 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 Armada 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 Armada. 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 Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Pontiac G6. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Pontiac G6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Armada | 2010 Pontiac G6 | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Armada | G6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2521 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 61 L |
