Vibe vs V8 Monte? not happy
 

OK i drove my mom's Vibe the other day and that little thing snapped my neck back when I stepped on the gas....on the MC I have to prresss the accel pedal. Shouldn't a V8 slam you back in your seat? [sm=violin.gif]

RE: Vibe vs V8 Monte? not happy
 

what year vibe? more torque perhaps

RE: Vibe vs V8 Monte? not happy
 

2003-2006 Pontiac Vibe GT

Toyota jointly developed this crossover vehicle with Pontiac, designed to be an alternative to traditional SUVs and sports coupes. Utilizing a Yamaha-tuned engine from Toyota, it has been re-rated from 180 hp to 170 hp according to SAE regs.

Base price : $20,105 Get a free price quote

Engine : 4 cylinder, DOHC, front engine FWD
Displacement : 1,795 cc
Valve : 16 valves, 4 valves per cylinder
Transmission : 6-spd manual
Fuel economy : city - 25 mpg
highway - 30 mpg

Suspension : F - Independent MacPherson strut
R - Semi-independent torsion beam
Brakes : F - Vented discs
R - Solid discs

Horsepower : 170 hp @ 7600 rpm
Torque : 127 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm
Redline : 8100 rpm

Top speed : 134 mph
0-60 mph : 7.3 sec.
0-¼ mile : 15.7 sec @ 92.0 mph
60-0 braking distance : 118 ft
200 ft skidpad : 0.78 g

Curb Weight : 2800 lbs
Overall length : 171.3 in.
Wheelbase : 102.4 in.
Overall Width : 69.5 in.
Height : 61.8 in.

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RE: Vibe vs V8 Monte? not happy
 

You also have to take gearing of the trannyin mind. My monte from a did stop pulls harder than my dads srt8 challenger but top end i have no chance.

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dude my brother has the last model of the vibe. its a suvker. pos. no movement what so ever. she must have done something or you have an issue with your monte!!!!!!!!

RE: Vibe vs V8 Monte? not happy
 

Thanks guys, it's a 2005 vibe base model, I HOPE there's not an issue with my monte, but dam that little 4-banger is peppy! I'm pretty sure it's in the gearing, going from a dead stop.

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Horsepower to Weight Ratio!
I'm sure the Vibe wants to get off-the-line quick.
But, I imagine it wouldn't be close at the end of a quarter with a V8 Monte.

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Don't think thats it.

Monte: 303 hp / 3600 = .08417 HP per pound

Vibe: 170hp / 2800 = 0.0607 HP per pound

Monte for teh win.

I'm going with transmission.

RE: Vibe vs V8 Monte? not happy
 

I have a 03 Vibe base and it does have a quick acceleration from stop. Quickly pressing on the pedal it will jump but its doesn't have the top end of a monte or the bottom end for that matter. Its a great car though. I recommended to anyone. It's my wife's but its a great car to travel in.

RE: Vibe vs V8 Monte? not happy
 

Psh, aztec beats all, especially in the looks department

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