2009 BMW 320 vs. 2006 Pontiac SV 6
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pontiac SV 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac SV 6 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac SV 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac SV 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 2006 Pontiac SV 6 | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 320 | SV 6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |
