Chevrolet El Camino vs. Chevrolet SS
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet El Camino and Chevrolet SS contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet El Camino and the Chevrolet SS.
When we compare the Chevrolet El Camino's and the Chevrolet SS's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet El Camino has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Chevrolet SS has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet El Camino's and the Chevrolet SS's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet El Camino is a better car than the Chevrolet SS.
Pricing: A used 1987 Chevrolet El Camino ranges from $9,050 to $32,245 while a used 2017 Chevrolet SS is priced between $33,449 to $54,134.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet El Camino’s base engine makes 145 horsepower, and the Chevrolet SS base engine makes 415 horsepower. The El Camino uses gasoline, and the SS uses premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$10,853
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$46,625
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$20,224
Price Range:
$9,050 - $32,245
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
60,340
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$43,475
Price Range:
$33,449 - $54,134
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
15
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
56,705
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Chevrolet El Camino Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet SS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet El Camino
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet SS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
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N/A
Chevrolet El Camino Rankings
Not yet available
Chevrolet SS Rankings
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Cab Types
Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
Not yet available
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet El Camino Trim Levels
Base, SS
Chevrolet SS Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
Warranty, Powertrain:
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
145 hp @ 4200 rpm
Torque:
225 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
415 hp @ 5900 rpm
Torque:
415 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.104 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 20 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 22 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
263 / 414 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Cargo Space:
16.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
106.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3239 lbs
Width:
71 inches
Height:
55 inches
Length:
201 inches
Wheelbase:
117 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3997 lbs
Width:
74.7 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
195.5 inches
Wheelbase:
114.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/40R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Phantom Black Metallic
Blue
Slipstream Blue Metallic
Gray
Nightfall Gray Metallic
Green
Regal Peacock Green Metallic
Orange
Orange Blast Metallic
Red
Red Hot 2
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Heron White
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
