2001 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Vibe. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 55 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 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Vibe. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Vibe. 2010 Kia Sorento 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. 2010 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Pontiac Vibe | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Pontiac | Kia |
Model | Vibe | Sorento |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |