2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2005 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Pickup 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 270 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pickup. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 687 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
Because 2005 Nissan Pickup 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, 2005 Nissan Pickup 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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Pickup. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2005 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | SSR | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2960 mm |
