2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2006 Mazda DrifterX
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet SSR and 2006 Mazda DrifterX 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 293 more horse power than 2006 Mazda DrifterX. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda DrifterX.
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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda DrifterX. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda DrifterX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2006 Mazda DrifterX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | SSR | DrifterX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
