2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2010 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Pontiac Vibe. (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Civic | Vibe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 130 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 49 L |