2009 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 and 2009 Pontiac Solstice were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,384 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Solstice (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 53 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 BMW 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 120 | Solstice |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2384 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 49 L |