2001 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2010 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2010 Ford Kuga is newer by 9 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. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Kuga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Kuga (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Vibe. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Kuga should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Kuga weights approximately 310 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 2010 Ford Kuga 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, 2010 Ford Kuga 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, 2010 Ford Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Vibe. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Pontiac Vibe | 2010 Ford Kuga | |
Make | Pontiac | Ford |
Model | Vibe | Kuga |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |