2005 Honda HR-V vs. 2006 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Solstice (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Honda HR-V. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Because 2005 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 2006 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | HR-V | Solstice |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 49 L |
