2008 BMW 540 vs. 2008 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, both 2008 BMW 540 and 2008 Pontiac Solstice were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac Solstice. (353 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 540 | 2008 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 540 | Solstice |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1999 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 49 L |
