2006 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,736 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (605 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. (164 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 123 kg more than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (591 Nm) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. (170 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac Vibe | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Vibe | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 591 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 92 L |
