2000 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet SSR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet SSR would be higher. At 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet SSR (300 HP) has 118 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 480 kg more than 2011 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Chevrolet SSR (481 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 520. (270 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet SSR | 2011 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | SSR | 520 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5324 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2968 mm |
