2003 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2002 Toyota Will
To start off, 2003 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Will. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Will would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Will (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2003 Pontiac Vibe. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 2003 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 235 kg more than 2002 Toyota Will.
Because 2003 Pontiac Vibe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Will. 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, 2002 Toyota Will (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Pontiac Vibe. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Pontiac Vibe. 2002 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 2003 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2003 Pontiac Vibe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Pontiac Vibe | 2002 Toyota Will | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Vibe | Will |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 73.5 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |