2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2005 Maserati Coupe

To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Maserati Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Maserati Coupe 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 6 more horse power than 2005 Maserati Coupe. (395 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2005 Maserati Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 492 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Maserati Coupe. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Maserati Coupe.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet SSR 2005 Maserati Coupe
Make Chevrolet Maserati
Model SSR Coupe
Year Released 2006 2005
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5965 cc 4254 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 401 HP 395 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 452 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91.4 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.9:1 11.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1078 kg 1570 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 18.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 88 L


 

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