2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1994 Porsche 993
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 993 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 119 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 993 weights approximately 342 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 1994 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | SSR | 993 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| 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 | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |
