2006 Pontiac Solstice vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 7 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. 2013 BMW 7 Series 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. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Pontiac Solstice | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Pontiac | BMW |
Model | Solstice | 7 Series |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2376 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5074 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 80 L |