2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 911 would be higher. 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 141 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 911. (260 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 911 weights approximately 117 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 911. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet SSR | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | SSR | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 79 L |