2006 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2012 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 6 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 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 19 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Elantra. (145 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Elantra.
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, 2012 Hyundai Elantra (176 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac Vibe | 2012 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Pontiac | Hyundai |
| Model | Vibe | Elantra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 48 L |
