2008 BMW 320 vs. 2009 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,384 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Solstice (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 63 kg more than 2009 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 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 320 | Solstice |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2384 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 49 L |