2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram and 2009 Pontiac Vibe were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Dodge Ram (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Ram | 2009 Pontiac Vibe | |
Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
Model | Ram | Vibe |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 49 L |