2006 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Chevrolet SSR

To start off, both 2006 BMW 530 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 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 682 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 530 2006 Chevrolet SSR
Make BMW Chevrolet
Model 530 SSR
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Station Wagon Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2993 cc 5965 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 216 HP 401 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 542 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 91.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 10.9:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1760 kg 1078 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2950 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.3 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 95 L


 

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