2006 Pontiac Solstice vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,399 cc, 2006 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Solstice (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Solstice weights approximately 237 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona. 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 Pontiac Solstice (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2006 Pontiac Solstice has manual transmission. 2006 Pontiac Solstice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Pontiac Solstice | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Solstice | Corona |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 1968 cc |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |