2007 Pontiac Solstice vs. 1976 Triumph TR7
To start off, 2007 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Triumph TR7 would be higher. 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 73 more horse power than 1976 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph TR7.
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, 2007 Pontiac Solstice (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Pontiac Solstice | 1976 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Triumph |
| Model | Solstice | TR7 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 55 L |
