2003 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Pontiac Vibe would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac Vibe (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 151 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Pontiac Vibe (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Pontiac Vibe | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Vibe | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
