2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 477 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. (542 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet SSR has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet SSR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet SSR 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model SSR Corvette
Year Released 2006 1992
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 401 HP 0 HP
Torque 542 Nm 949 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.9:1 8.7:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1078 kg 1555 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1190 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2470 mm


 

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