2006 Pontiac Solstice vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Corolla 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 55 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Solstice weights approximately 357 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac Solstice | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Solstice | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 1587 cc |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 75 L |
