2007 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2010 Lada Kalina
To start off, 2010 Lada Kalina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Pontiac Vibe would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac Vibe (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2010 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 708 kg more than 2010 Lada Kalina. 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 Pontiac Vibe (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Pontiac Vibe | 2010 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | Pontiac | Lada |
| Model | Vibe | Kalina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |
