2007 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Pontiac Solstice

To start off, both 2007 Audi A8 and 2007 Pontiac Solstice were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A8 (450 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2007 Pontiac Solstice. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Pontiac Solstice.

Because 2007 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Pontiac Solstice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Audi A8 (580 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Solstice. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Solstice. 2007 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2007 Pontiac Solstice has manual transmission. 2007 Pontiac Solstice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi A8 2007 Pontiac Solstice
Make Audi Pontiac
Model A8 Solstice
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 2398 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type W in-line
Horse Power 450 HP 177 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 580 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 87.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 97.8 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5200 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 49 L


 

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