2003 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2006 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet SSR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet SSR would be higher. 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 171 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Chevrolet SSR (449 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2003 Chevrolet SSR has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato 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 | 2006 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | SSR | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5316 cc | 2800 cc |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 449 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3710 mm |
