2009 Pontiac Solstice vs. 1960 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 2,384 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Solstice (173 HP) has 124 more horse power than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
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 (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Pontiac Solstice | 1960 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Pontiac | Skoda |
Model | Solstice | Felicia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2384 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 226 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 47 L |