2005 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2005 Pontiac Vibe and 2005 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Vibe (123 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 537 kg more than 2005 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Pontiac Vibe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Pontiac Vibe (160 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Pontiac Vibe | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Pontiac | Smart |
| Model | Vibe | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 33 L |
