1971 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2006 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Solstice (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 168 kg more than 2006 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, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Camaro | 2006 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Camaro | Solstice |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2399 cc |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2420 mm |
