2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota MR2 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 261 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 138 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | SSR | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 91.5 mm |
| 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 | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 48 L |
