2003 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2009 Pontiac Solstice

To start off, 2009 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,900 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 2003 Bristol Blenheim (529 Nm) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (226 Nm). This means 2003 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. 2003 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 2009 Pontiac Solstice has manual transmission. 2009 Pontiac Solstice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Bristol Blenheim 2009 Pontiac Solstice
Make Bristol Pontiac
Model Blenheim Solstice
Year Released 2003 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5900 cc 2384 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 173 HP
Torque 529 Nm 226 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 9.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 105 L 49 L


 

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