2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2005 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Pregio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Pregio 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 320 more horse power than 2005 Kia Pregio. (81 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Pregio weights approximately 604 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 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2005 Kia Pregio | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | SSR | Pregio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 65 L |
