2007 Pontiac Solstice vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Pontiac Solstice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Pontiac Solstice would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 2007 Pontiac Solstice. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Pontiac Solstice.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Solstice. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Pontiac Solstice | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Pontiac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Solstice | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| 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 | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 68 L |
