1989 Nissan Laurel vs. 2006 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2006 Pontiac Solstice has manual transmission. 2006 Pontiac Solstice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan Laurel | 2006 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Laurel | Solstice |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2420 mm |
