2007 Pontiac Solstice vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corona 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 109 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona.
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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona. 1979 Toyota Corona 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. 1979 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Pontiac Solstice | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Solstice | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2530 mm |
