1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2007 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2007 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac Solstice (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Solstice. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 2007 Pontiac Solstice | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Camaro | Solstice |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3390 cc | 2398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 97.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 49 L |