2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2006 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet SSR and 2006 Morgan Aero 8 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 119 more horse power than 2006 Morgan Aero 8. (282 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2006 Morgan Aero 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 142 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Morgan Aero 8. (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Morgan Aero 8.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2006 Morgan Aero 8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morgan |
Model | SSR | Aero 8 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |