2008 BMW M5 vs. 2000 Chevrolet SSR
To start off, 2008 BMW M5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet SSR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet SSR would be higher. At 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP) has 200 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet SSR. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet SSR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 320 kg more than 2008 BMW M5.
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, 2008 BMW M5 (520 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet SSR. (481 Nm). This means 2008 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet SSR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M5 | 2000 Chevrolet SSR | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | M5 | SSR |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |
