2010 Pontiac G6 vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Pontiac G6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Pontiac G6 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2010 Pontiac G6. (162 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Pontiac G6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Pontiac G6 weights approximately 438 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord.
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, 2012 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Pontiac G6. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Pontiac G6.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Pontiac G6 | 2012 Honda Accord | |
Make | Pontiac | Honda |
Model | G6 | Accord |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2384 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1547 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |