2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1999 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 Dodge Viper. (377 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1999 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Viper weights approximately 487 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, 1999 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 1999 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | SSR | Viper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| 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 | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |
