2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2001 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Sportage 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 275 more horse power than 2001 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Sportage weights approximately 379 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
Because 2001 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2001 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | SSR | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
