2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. Both 2006 Chevrolet SSR and 2005 Chevrolet Corvette are equipped with a 5,965 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (400 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 362 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. (542 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | SSR | Corvette |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 544 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |