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Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. Pontiac Solstice

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass2009 Pontiac Solstice
Starting MSRP
$18,145
$24,275
Engine Type
Gas V6
Gas 4-Cyl
MPG
20 City / 29 Hwy
19 City / 24 Hwy
Horsepower
150 hp
173 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
2
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass2009 Pontiac Solstice
Engine Type
Gas V6
Gas 4-Cyl
Displacement
3.1L/191
2.4L/145
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
150 @ 4800
173 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
185 @ 3200
167 @ 4500
Transmission Options
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
MPG
20 City / 29 Hwy
19 City / 24 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
13.2 qts
8.9 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass2009 Pontiac Solstice
Front Tire Size
P215/60R15
P245/45R18
Rear Tire Size
P215/60R15
P245/45R18
Spare Tire Size
T125/70D15
N/A
Front Wheel Size
15 x 6 in
18 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6 in
18 x 8 in
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 4 in
N/A
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
N/A

Suspension

Suspension comparison
1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass2009 Pontiac Solstice
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Independent Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
Tri-Link
Independent Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Not Available

Steering

Steering comparison
1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass2009 Pontiac Solstice
Steering Type
Power Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16
16
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass2009 Pontiac Solstice
Length, Overall
192 in
157 in
Passenger Capacity
5
2
Passenger Volume
99 ft³
50 ft³
Front Head Room
39 in
39 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
43 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
52 in
Front Hip Room
52 in
51 in
Second Head Room
38 in
N/A
Second Leg Room
38 in
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
N/A
Second Hip Room
52 in
N/A
Wheelbase
107 in
95 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
69 in
71 in
Height, Overall
56 in
50 in
Track Width, Front
59 in
61 in
Track Width, Rear
59 in
61 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
N/A
Liftover Height
29 in
N/A
Trunk Volume
17 ft³
5.4/2.1 ft³

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass2009 Pontiac Solstice
Base Curb Weight
3,074 lbs
2,908 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
14 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass2009 Pontiac Solstice
Navigation System
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass2009 Pontiac Solstice
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
105
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass2009 Pontiac Solstice
Brake Type
Power
Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.78 x 1.02 in
11.7 x 1.0 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
10.9 x 0.5 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Not Available

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass or the 2009 Pontiac Solstice?

The 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass is more reliable than the 2009 Pontiac Solstice according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 1999 Cutlass versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2009 Solstice.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass or the 2009 Pontiac Solstice?

The 2009 Pontiac Solstice is more fuel efficient than the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass with 21 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass or the 2009 Pontiac Solstice?

The 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass is cheaper than the 2009 Pontiac Solstice with a $18,145 starting MSRP versus a $24,275 starting MSRP.

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