2009 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2009 Chevrolet Uplander
To start off, both 2009 Pontiac Vibe and 2009 Chevrolet Uplander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Uplander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Uplander (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Uplander should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
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 Chevrolet Uplander (325 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Uplander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Pontiac Vibe | 2009 Chevrolet Uplander | |
| Make | Pontiac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Vibe | Uplander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3880 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 95 L |
