2003 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2003 TVR Sagaris
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet SSR and 2003 TVR Sagaris 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 TVR Sagaris (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet SSR. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Sagaris should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet SSR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 1014 kg more than 2003 TVR Sagaris.
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 TVR Sagaris (451 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet SSR. (449 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Sagaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet SSR. 2003 Chevrolet SSR has automatic transmission and 2003 TVR Sagaris has manual transmission. 2003 TVR Sagaris 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 TVR Sagaris | |
Make | Chevrolet | TVR |
Model | SSR | Sagaris |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5316 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 449 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |