2007 Pontiac Solstice vs. 2007 Renault Modus
To start off, both 2007 Pontiac Solstice and 2007 Renault Modus 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 80 more horse power than 2007 Renault Modus. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Modus.
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 Renault Modus, 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 Pontiac Solstice (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Modus. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Modus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Pontiac Solstice | 2007 Renault Modus | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Solstice | Modus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 49 L |
