2005 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2006 Smart ForFour is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac Vibe would be higher. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Vibe (170 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2005 Pontiac Vibe (172 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (136 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Pontiac Vibe | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Pontiac | Smart |
Model | Vibe | ForFour |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1123 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 136 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 22 L |