2008 Pontiac Solstice vs. 1984 Rover Vitesse
To start off, 2008 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover Vitesse would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover Vitesse (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac Solstice. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover Vitesse 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, 1984 Rover Vitesse (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac Solstice. (254 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Rover Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Pontiac Solstice | 1984 Rover Vitesse | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rover |
| Model | Solstice | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 3531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2820 mm |
