2003 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 9 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 35 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 481 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet SSR.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet SSR | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | SSR | NV |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5316 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 449 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 2635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3711 mm |
