2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda NSX 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 121 more horse power than 1995 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 292 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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | SSR | NSX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
