2006 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Vibe (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 143 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Pontiac Vibe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Vibe will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 156 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Pontiac Vibe | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Pontiac | Honda |
Model | Vibe | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1786 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |