2003 Vauxhall Vectra vs. 2004 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2004 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall Vectra would be higher. Both 2003 Vauxhall Vectra and 2004 Pontiac Vibe are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Vibe (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Vectra weights approximately 251 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Vibe.
Because 2004 Pontiac Vibe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2003 Vauxhall Vectra (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Vauxhall Vectra | 2004 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Pontiac |
| Model | Vectra | Vibe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
