2006 BMW M3 vs. 2006 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, both 2006 BMW M3 and 2006 Pontiac Solstice were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (355 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 223 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 BMW M3 (370 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M3 | 2006 Pontiac Solstice | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | M3 | Solstice |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2399 cc |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 97.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1347 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 49 L |