2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado

To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 6 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (360 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1712 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet SSR has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet SSR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet SSR 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model SSR Silverado
Year Released 2006 2012
Body Type Pickup Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5965 cc 5998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 401 HP 360 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 515 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.9:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1078 kg 2790 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 6580 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1960 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 4250 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 129 L


 

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