2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1995 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Holden Commodore 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 228 more horse power than 1995 Holden Commodore. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1995 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Commodore weights approximately 297 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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Holden Commodore. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 1995 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | SSR | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
