2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
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 Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander 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 171 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 552 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (328 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | SSR | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 73 L |
