2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet SSR and 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,195 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago weights approximately 587 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago 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 Lamborghini Murcielago 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 Lamborghini Murcielago (650 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.

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2006 Chevrolet SSR 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago
Make Chevrolet Lamborghini
Model SSR Murcielago
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Pickup Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5965 cc 6195 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 401 HP 580 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 7500 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 650 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 5400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.9:1 11.0:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1078 kg 1665 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 2050 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1140 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption 12.4 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 26.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 23.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 100 L