2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota 4Runner 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 131 more horse power than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (270 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 766 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (434 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | SSR | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1844 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 87 L |
