2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet SSR and 2006 Dodge Ram 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 55 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (346 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 672 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
Because 2006 Dodge Ram 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, 2006 Dodge Ram 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Ram. (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | SSR | Ram |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 129 L |
