2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche. (324 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1658 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet SSR has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet SSR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | SSR | Corniche |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 324 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 2736 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3070 mm |
