2006 Pontiac Solstice vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 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 54 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac Solstice | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Solstice | 924 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 61 L |
