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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Solstice (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 201 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 Pontiac Solstice (353 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
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 | 2996 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 49 L |