2003 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet SSR and 2003 Toyota Crown 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 84 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Crown. (212 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 604 kg more than 2003 Toyota Crown. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet SSR | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | SSR | Crown |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5316 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 449 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |