2006 Pontiac Solstice vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina 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 64 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Pontiac Solstice (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac Solstice | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Solstice | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2590 mm |
