2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 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 20 more horse power than 2004 Porsche 911. (381 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 342 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) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (385 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | SSR | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 385 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 89 L |