2001 Daihatsu Muse vs. 2001 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, both 2001 Daihatsu Muse and 2001 Pontiac Vibe were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Vibe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Muse. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Muse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 502 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Muse. 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, 2001 Pontiac Vibe (177 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Muse. (120 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Muse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Muse | 2001 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Pontiac |
| Model | Muse | Vibe |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |
