2000 Pontiac Trans Am 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 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Solstice (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am.
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, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am (454 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. (225 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Trans Am | 2006 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Trans Am | Solstice |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2399 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 49 L |
