2002 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2009 Opel Antara
To start off, 2009 Opel Antara is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Pontiac Vibe would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Antara weights approximately 508 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Vibe.
Because 2009 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Pontiac Vibe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Opel Antara 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, 2009 Opel Antara (320 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Vibe. (175 Nm). This means 2009 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Vibe. 2009 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 2002 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2002 Pontiac Vibe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Pontiac Vibe | 2009 Opel Antara | |
Make | Pontiac | Opel |
Model | Vibe | Antara |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 320 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |