2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 3 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 110 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 277 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | SSR | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
