2004 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2004 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, both 2004 Pontiac Vibe and 2004 Nissan Terrano II were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Vibe (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Terrano II. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 400 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Vibe.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Nissan Terrano II (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. 2004 Nissan Terrano II has automatic transmission and 2004 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2004 Pontiac Vibe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Nissan Terrano II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac Vibe | 2004 Nissan Terrano II | |
| Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
| Model | Vibe | Terrano II |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
