2001 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2003 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2003 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Vibe would be higher. Both 2001 Pontiac Vibe and 2003 Pontiac Vibe are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac Vibe (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Vibe. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 5 kg more than 2003 Pontiac Vibe.
Because 2003 Pontiac Vibe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Pontiac Vibe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Vibe will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 160 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Pontiac Vibe | 2003 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Vibe | Vibe |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
