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Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Camaro Review

How the Pontiac Vibe stacks up against the Chevrolet Camaro - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Pontiac Vibe
Price Range: $16,100 - $20,875
2010 Chevrolet Camaro
Price Range: $22,680 - $33,745
Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Camaro Review

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Pontiac Vibe over the Camaro.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, the Chevrolet is a legitimate speedster. When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Camaro packs quite a punch and will knock the Pontiac down a few rungs. However, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Camaro is tremendously heavier than the Pontiac Vibe. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Camaro than the Pontiac Vibe because of its bigger tank. The Vibe and the Chevrolet Camaro compete for the same parking spaces. The Pontiac Vibe's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a sprier feel in daily traffic than the Chevrolet Camaro.

Convenience
You'll definitely have to take the Pontiac Vibe for a fill-up more often than the Chevrolet Camaro because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Pontiac is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Chevrolet Camaro. Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Pontiac Vibe is the winner regarding fuel economy. The Chevrolet Camaro won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Pontiac. The Chevrolet Camaro is considerably more expensive than the Pontiac Vibe in terms of MSRP.

Drivetrain
The Pontiac Vibe's engine is tremendously smaller than the Chevrolet's. Keep in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; however, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The Chevrolet Camaro packs quite a punch compared to the Pontiac when it comes to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Pontiac Vibe's front cabin compared to the Camaro. The Pontiac Vibe offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Chevrolet Camaro does.

Warranty
The Pontiac and the Chevrolet have the same basic after-sale protection.

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