2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 6,834 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz S. (283 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1342 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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S (549 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 1975 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SSR | S |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 6834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
