2009 Pontiac Solstice vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corona 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona.
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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Pontiac Solstice | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Solstice | Corona |
Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2384 cc | 1705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 51 L |