2009 Pontiac Solstice vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 4 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 2,382 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 871 kg more than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (508 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. 2009 Pontiac Solstice has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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 | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
Make | Pontiac | Land Rover |
Model | Solstice | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2382 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1835 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2922 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |