2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2006 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet SSR and 2006 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 206 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1324 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2006 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | SSR | Express |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 2402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3440 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 117 L |