2004 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2004 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, both 2004 Pontiac Vibe and 2004 Suzuki Vitara 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 Suzuki Vitara (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Suzuki Vitara (220 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. (160 Nm). This means 2004 Suzuki Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Pontiac Vibe | 2004 Suzuki Vitara | |
Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
Model | Vibe | Vitara |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 220 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |