We've finally updated our performance database to include all of our recent performance shootouts and "of the year" competitions. Check out the facts; numbers don't lie.
| MAKE/MODEL | Price (as tested) | ENGINE | HORSEPOWER | TORQUE | TRANSMISSION | ACCELERATION
(0-60 MPH) | QUARTER-MILE TIME | BRAKING
(0-60 MPH) |
| ’04 Buick Ranier CXL | $35,945
| 5.3L Vortec V-8 OHV
| 290 @ 5,200 rpm | 325 @ 4,000 rpm | 4L60E Four-speed auto | 7.93 sec | 16.12 sec @ 87.35 mph | 147.34 ft |
| ’04 Cadillac SRX AWD | $54,465
| 4.6L Northstar V-8
| 320 @ 6,400 rpm | 315 @ 4,400 rpm | 5L60E Five-speed auto | 7.49 sec | 15.71 sec @ 91.80 mph | 125.87 ft |
| ’04 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab | $25,355
| 3.5L Vortec I-5
| 220 @ 5,600 rpm | 225 @ 2,800 rpm | Four-speed auto | 9.21 sec | 16.93 sec @ 82.80 mph | 158.95 ft |
| ’05 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD | $29,070
| 3.4L V-6
| 185 @ 5,200 rpm | 210 @ 3,800 rpm | 4L65 Five-speed auto | 11.48 sec | 18.51 sec @ 74.99 mph | 133.89 ft |
’06 Chevrolet Silverado Intimidator SS RWD
| $41,400 (est.)
| 6.0L Vortec OHV V-8
| 345 @ 5,200 rpm | 380 @ 4,000 rpm | Four-speed auto RWD | 7.35 sec | 15.51 sec @ 88.95 mph | 137.55 ft |
’04 Chevy SSR
| $41,995
| 5.3L Vortec V-8
| 300 @ 5,200 rpm | 331 @ 4,000 rpm | 4L60E Four-speed auto | 7.51 sec | 15.81 sec @ 87.55 mph | 132.37 ft |
’04 Chevy SSR
2006 Chevrolet SSR
| $46,578
| 6.0L LS2 V-8
| 395 @ 6,000 rpm | 400 @ 4,000 rpm | 4L65E Four-speed auto | 6.54 sec | 14.88 sec @ 95.75 mph | 142.80 ft |
’06 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS
| $36,830
| 6.0L LS2 V-8
| 395 @ 6,000 rpm | 400 @ 4,000 rpm | 4L65E Four-speed auto | 6.02 sec | 14.53 sec @ 97.16 mph | 129.76 ft |
’05 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4WD
| $32,884
| 4.7L SOHC V-8 Magnum
| 230 @ 4,600 rpm | 290 @ 3,600 rpm | Five-speed auto | 10.41 sec | 17.81 sec @ 75.92 mph | 152.68 ft |
’04 Dodge Durango 4WD
| $39,340
| 5.7L Hemi V-8
| 335 @ 5,400 rpm | 370 @ 4,000 rpm | 545RFE Five-speed auto | 8.54 sec | 16.55 sec @ 83.13 mph | 144.74 ft |
’06 Dodge Ram Mega Cab SLT 1500 4WD
| $43,245
| 5.7L Hemi V-8
| 345 @ 5,400 rpm | 375 @ 4,200 rpm | Five-speed automatic | 8.79 sec | 16.76 sec @ 78.99 mph | 177.32 ft |
’04 Dodge Ram SRT-10
| $45,000
| 8.3L OHV V-10 | 500 @ 5,600 rpm | 525 @ 4,200 rpm | Six-speed manual | 5.66 sec | 13.99 sec @ 102.46 mph | 132.34 ft |
| ’05 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab | $50,000
| 8.3L OHV V-10
| 500 @ 5,600 rpm | 525 @ 4,200 rpm | 545RFE Four-speed auto | 6.94 sec | 15.29 sec @ 92.06 mph | 128.99 ft |
’04 Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty 4WD
| $44,445
| 5.9L Cummins Turbodiesel
| 325 @ 2,900 rpm | 600 @ 1,600 rpm | Five-speed auto | 8.85 sec | 16.80 sec @ 80.58 mph | 138.60 ft |
’06 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD
| $41,690
| 4.6L V-8
| 292 @ 5,750 rpm | 457 @ 3,250 rpm | Six-speed auto | 7.70 sec | 16.11 sec @ 86.04 mph | 138.61 ft |
’05 Ford F-250 4WD FX4
| $38,215
| 6.8L SOHC V-10 Triton
| 300 @ 3,950 rpm | 560 @ 2,000 rpm | Five-speed auto Torqshift | 10.58 sec | 18.0 sec @ 76.86 mph | 167.81 ft |