2006 Nissan Sentra vs. 2006 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Sentra 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 38 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Sentra. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 318 kg more than 2006 Pontiac Vibe.
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, 2006 Nissan Sentra (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Sentra | 2006 Pontiac Vibe | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | Sentra | Vibe |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1257 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 49 L |