2008 Pontiac Solstice vs. 2010 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2010 Toyota Aygo 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 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 106 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Aygo.
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, 2010 Toyota Aygo, 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Pontiac Solstice | 2010 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Solstice | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2401 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 35 L |
