2007 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 2007 Pontiac Vibe and 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2007 Pontiac Vibe. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2007 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 436 kg more than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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 Pontiac Grand Prix (438 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Vibe. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Vibe. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix has automatic transmission and 2007 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2007 Pontiac Vibe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Pontiac Vibe | 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Vibe | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 5670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 64 L |
