2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic 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 2,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac Solstice (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Pontiac Solstice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Pontiac Solstice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Pontiac Solstice (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Pontiac Solstice | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Civic | Solstice |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2401 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 49 L |