Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. Pontiac Solstice
Highlights
| 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2009 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
| 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2009 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
20 City / 29 Hwy
|
19 City / 24 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
13.2 qts
|
8.9 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2009 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
| 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2009 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
| 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2009 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
| 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2009 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
| 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2009 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
| 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation System |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
600
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
105
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2009 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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