2003 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2003 Rover City
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet SSR and 2003 Rover City 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 212 more horse power than 2003 Rover City. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 1114 kg more than 2003 Rover City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Chevrolet SSR is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Chevrolet SSR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Rover City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover City. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover City. 2003 Chevrolet SSR has automatic transmission and 2003 Rover City has manual transmission. 2003 Rover City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Chevrolet SSR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet SSR | 2003 Rover City | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | SSR | City |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5316 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 449 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
