2000 GAZ 3111 vs. 2006 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 GAZ 3111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 GAZ 3111 would be higher. At 2,399 cc, 2006 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Solstice (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2000 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 2000 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 153 kg more 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, 2006 Pontiac Solstice (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GAZ 3111. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GAZ 3111 | 2006 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | GAZ | Pontiac |
| Model | 3111 | Solstice |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2399 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2420 mm |
