2000 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 12 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (363 HP) has 63 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet SSR. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet SSR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 188 kg more than 2012 Lancia Thema.
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, 2012 Lancia Thema (534 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet SSR. (481 Nm). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet SSR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet SSR | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | SSR | Thema |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5324 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 363 HP |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3053 mm |
