1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2002 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2002 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pontiac Solstice (240 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1088 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Solstice.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Solstice. (305 Nm). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2002 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
| Model | 500 | Solstice |
| Year Released | 1944 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2830 mm |
