2008 Pontiac Solstice vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Carina would be higher. 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 73 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Carina.
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 Pontiac Solstice (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Pontiac Solstice | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Solstice | Carina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2401 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2430 mm |