2005 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2010 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sienna 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. (170 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 653 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 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, 2010 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. (172 Nm). This means 2010 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. 2010 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2005 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2005 Pontiac Vibe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Pontiac Vibe | 2010 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Vibe | Sienna |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 332 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1966 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 76 L |