2008 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Ram 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Ram (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac Solstice. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2008 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 Dodge Ram (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac Solstice. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Ram | 2008 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Ram | Solstice |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 49 L |
