2009 Pontiac Solstice vs. 2000 Toyota GT1
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota GT1 would be higher. At 2,383 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Solstice (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2000 Toyota GT1. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota GT1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Pontiac Solstice weights approximately 429 kg more than 2000 Toyota GT1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota GT1. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota GT1.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Pontiac Solstice | 2000 Toyota GT1 | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Solstice | GT1 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2383 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2810 mm |