2006 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac Vibe would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. (164 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 279 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.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac Vibe | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Vibe | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 67 L |
