2005 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2010 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2010 GMC Canyon is newer by 5 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. (123 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1126 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.
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, 2010 GMC Canyon (259 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. (160 Nm). This means 2010 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Pontiac Vibe | 2010 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Pontiac | GMC |
| Model | Vibe | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 2478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
