2002 Pontiac Solstice vs. 2002 BMW Z3
To start off, both 2002 Pontiac Solstice and 2002 BMW Z3 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pontiac Solstice (240 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 BMW Z3. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW Z3 weights approximately 87 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Pontiac Solstice (305 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW Z3. (300 Nm). This means 2002 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Pontiac Solstice | 2002 BMW Z3 | |
Make | Pontiac | BMW |
Model | Solstice | Z3 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 300 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |