2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Chevrolet SSR
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 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 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. (401 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Chevrolet SSR | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | SSR |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 95 L |
