2008 Pontiac Solstice vs. 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Pontiac Solstice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Pontiac Solstice would be higher. At 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac Solstice. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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, 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost (779 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 553 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac Solstice. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac Solstice. 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost has automatic transmission and 2008 Pontiac Solstice has manual transmission. 2008 Pontiac Solstice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Pontiac Solstice | 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Solstice | Ghost |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2401 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3294 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 83 L |
