2003 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2000 Toyota Caserta
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Caserta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Caserta would be higher. At 5,316 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet SSR (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Caserta. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Caserta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 1218 kg more than 2000 Toyota Caserta. 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, 2003 Chevrolet SSR (449 Nm) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Caserta. (140 Nm). This means 2003 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Caserta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet SSR | 2000 Toyota Caserta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | SSR | Caserta |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5316 cc | 1995 cc |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 449 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 936 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
