2006 Pontiac Solstice vs. 2011 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Xterra 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac Solstice.
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 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. 2011 Nissan Xterra 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. 2011 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac Solstice | 2011 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
| Model | Solstice | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 80 L |
