2000 Acura Integra vs. 2005 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura Integra would be higher. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura Integra (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. (170 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura Integra weights approximately 318 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. 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, 2000 Acura Integra (177 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. (172 Nm). This means 2000 Acura Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura Integra | 2005 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | Acura | Pontiac |
| Model | Integra | Vibe |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
