2007 Pontiac Solstice vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler 300 (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2007 Pontiac Solstice. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler 300 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 Chrysler 300 (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Solstice. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Solstice. 2010 Chrysler 300 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. 2010 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Pontiac Solstice | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Chrysler |
| Model | Solstice | 300 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 68 L |
