2006 BMW 545 vs. 2006 Chevrolet SSR
To start off, both 2006 BMW 545 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 73 more horse power than 2006 BMW 545. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 545.
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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 545 | 2006 Chevrolet SSR | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 545 | SSR |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5965 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
