2008 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Pontiac Vibe would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac Vibe. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 195 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, 2011 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac Vibe. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Pontiac Vibe | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Pontiac | Honda |
| Model | Vibe | Accord |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |
