1991 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2009 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster 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, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2009 Pontiac Solstice has manual transmission. 2009 Pontiac Solstice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Caprice | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Caprice | Solstice |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |
