2009 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, both 2009 BMW 330 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 2,993 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac Solstice.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 330 | Solstice |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2383 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 49 L |
