2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, both 2007 Honda CR-V 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 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac Solstice (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V 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 Pontiac Solstice (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V. 2007 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda CR-V | 2007 Pontiac Solstice | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | CR-V | Solstice |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 97.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 49 L |