2009 Pontiac Solstice vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 2,382 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Pontiac Solstice weights approximately 305 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2009 Pontiac Solstice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Pontiac Solstice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Yaris, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 2009 Pontiac Solstice has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Pontiac Solstice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Pontiac Solstice | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Solstice | Yaris |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2382 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 167 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1024 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 42 L |