2001 Pontiac Vibe vs. 1995 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Vibe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 183 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Vibe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Toyota Lexcen 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 1995 Toyota Lexcen. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Vibe, 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, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (304 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Vibe. (177 Nm). This means 1995 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Vibe. 1995 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 2001 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2001 Pontiac Vibe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Pontiac Vibe | 1995 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Vibe | Lexcen |
Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 304 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1202 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |