2010 Subaru Impreza vs. 2010 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, both 2010 Subaru Impreza and 2010 Pontiac Vibe were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Pontiac Vibe. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2010 Pontiac Vibe.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Pontiac Vibe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Pontiac Vibe. (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Pontiac Vibe. 2010 Pontiac Vibe has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Pontiac Vibe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Subaru Impreza | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
Make | Subaru | Pontiac |
Model | Impreza | Vibe |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 49 L |