2009 Pontiac Vibe vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (159 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Pontiac Vibe | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Vibe | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2362 cc | 3378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |