2006 Pontiac Solstice vs. 2011 BMW 123
To start off, 2011 BMW 123 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pontiac Solstice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac Solstice would be higher. At 2,399 cc, 2006 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 123 weights approximately 268 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, 2011 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac Solstice | 2011 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Solstice | 123 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 1995 cc |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 51 L |
