2005 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Pontiac Vibe and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. (170 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 403 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. (172 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Pontiac Vibe | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Vibe | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 3605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 620 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 63 L |