1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Solstice (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 209 kg more than 2009 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (353 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Corvette | Solstice |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1538 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 49 L |
