2008 BMW 130 vs. 2007 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2008 BMW 130 is newer by 1 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 130 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2007 Pontiac Solstice. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 130 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, 2008 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Solstice. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 130 | 2007 Pontiac Solstice | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 130 | Solstice |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 49 L |