2006 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2009 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 Toyota Camry is newer by 3 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Vibe (164 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Camry. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Camry weights approximately 73 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, 2009 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Pontiac Vibe | 2009 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Vibe | Camry |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |