2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2007 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, both 2007 Mazda 6 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 43 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6.
Because 2007 Pontiac Solstice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Pontiac Solstice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Solstice. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 6 | 2007 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | 6 | Solstice |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 49 L |
