2003 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2003 Subaru R2
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet SSR and 2003 Subaru R2 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 251 more horse power than 2003 Subaru R2. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru R2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 1314 kg more than 2003 Subaru R2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru R2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Chevrolet SSR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru R2 will offer significantly more control. 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 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru R2. (58 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru R2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet SSR | 2003 Subaru R2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | SSR | R2 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5316 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 449 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
