1999 BMW Z9 vs. 2006 Chevrolet SSR
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW Z9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW Z9 would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z9. (242 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z9 weights approximately 552 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 2006 Chevrolet SSR | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Z9 | SSR |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2950 mm |
