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Performance Shootouts Of The Year - Stats - May 2006
By Dan Ward
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 |
Hummer H3 Research
The new Hummer H3 offers solid performance and fuel economy. The H3 has a $5,000.00 cash rebate, which will help you save money on your next new car purchase. Check out the number of recalls issued for it, which can give you an idea about its reliability. The Jeep Commander and the Nissan Frontier are other vehicles that might interest you.
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