2003 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2003 Chrysler Airflite
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet SSR and 2003 Chrysler Airflite were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 43 more horse power than 2003 Chrysler Airflite. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2003 Chrysler Airflite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 554 kg more than 2003 Chrysler Airflite. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Chevrolet SSR (449 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chrysler Airflite. (341 Nm). This means 2003 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chrysler Airflite.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet SSR | 2003 Chrysler Airflite | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | SSR | Airflite |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5316 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 449 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
