2009 Pontiac Solstice vs. 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Solstice (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 78 kg more than 2009 Pontiac Solstice.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara (220 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (167 Nm). This means 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Pontiac Solstice | 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
| Model | Solstice | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2384 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 64 L |
