2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2006 Chevrolet SSR
To start off, both 2006 Aston Martin V12 and 2006 Chevrolet SSR were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. (401 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 800 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. 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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2006 Chevrolet SSR | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V12 | SSR |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 95 L |
