2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2000 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 De Tomaso Guara 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 100 more horse power than 2000 De Tomaso Guara. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2000 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 122 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 De Tomaso Guara. (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2000 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
Model | SSR | Guara |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 413 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |