2004 Maserati Coupe vs. 2002 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2004 Maserati Coupe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Pontiac Solstice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Pontiac Solstice would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati Coupe (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Solstice. (240 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Solstice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 352 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Solstice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Solstice. (305 Nm). This means 2004 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Maserati Coupe | 2002 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Maserati | Pontiac |
| Model | Coupe | Solstice |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
