1988 Pontiac 6000 vs. 1999 Toyota Solara
To start off, 1999 Toyota Solara is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac 6000 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Solara (190 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac 6000. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Solara weights approximately 150 kg more than 1988 Pontiac 6000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1999 Toyota Solara (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac 6000. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac 6000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Pontiac 6000 | 1999 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | 6000 | Solara |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
