2009 Pontiac Solstice vs. 2012 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2012 Nissan NP300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Pontiac Solstice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Pontiac Solstice 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 61 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NP300.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Pontiac Solstice | 2012 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
Model | Solstice | NP300 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2384 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 75 L |