2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2005 Toyota Celsior
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 Celsior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Celsior 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 124 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Celsior. (277 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Celsior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Celsior weights approximately 752 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Celsior. (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Celsior. 2005 Toyota Celsior has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet SSR has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet SSR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Celsior will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2005 Toyota Celsior | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | SSR | Celsior |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
