2007 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2008 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. Both 2007 Honda Civic and 2008 Pontiac Vibe are equipped with a 1,799 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac Vibe. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 234 kg more than 2008 Pontiac Vibe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac Vibe. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2008 Pontiac Vibe | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Civic | Vibe |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 49 L |