2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 Pontiac Vibe were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 15 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
Because 2004 Pontiac Vibe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. 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, 2004 Pontiac Vibe (160 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Civic | Vibe |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
