2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2006 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet SSR and 2006 Holden Commodore 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) has 161 more horse power than 2006 Holden Commodore. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2006 Holden Commodore.
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) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2006 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | SSR | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
