1999 Toyota Solara vs. 2007 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2007 Toyota RunX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Solara 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 82 more horse power than 2007 Toyota RunX. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota RunX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Solara weights approximately 347 kg more than 2007 Toyota RunX. 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RunX. (146 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Solara | 2007 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Solara | RunX |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1113 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
