2006 BMW 316 vs. 2006 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, both 2006 BMW 316 and 2006 Pontiac Vibe were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Vibe (164 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2006 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 316 weights approximately 208 kg more than 2006 Pontiac Vibe.
Because 2006 BMW 316 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 BMW 316. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Vibe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 BMW 316 (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 316 | 2006 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 316 | Vibe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 49 L |
