2005 Honda Z vs. 2006 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Z would be higher. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Vibe (164 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2005 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 297 kg more than 2005 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Z 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, 2006 Pontiac Vibe (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Z | 2006 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Z | Vibe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 49 L |
