2007 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2010 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Pontiac Vibe. (159 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 2010 Pontiac Vibe (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2010 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2010 Pontiac Vibe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Accord | Vibe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 49 L |
