2009 Nissan GT-R vs. 2009 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, both 2009 Nissan GT-R 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan GT-R (478 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
Because 2009 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan GT-R | 2009 Pontiac Vibe | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | GT-R | Vibe |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 478 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 588 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 49 L |