2009 Fiat Strada vs. 2009 Pontiac Vibe

To start off, both 2009 Fiat Strada 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Vibe (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Strada.

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, 2009 Pontiac Vibe (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Strada. 2009 Pontiac Vibe has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Strada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Pontiac Vibe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Fiat Strada 2009 Pontiac Vibe
Make Fiat Pontiac
Model Strada Vibe
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1368 cc 1799 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 81 HP 130 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 120 Nm 128 Nm
Torque RPM 2250 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.1 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 49 L


 

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