2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet SSR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet SSR would be higher. 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 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 942 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | SSR | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
