1956 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Chrysler Crossfire
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Crossfire weights approximately 258 kg more than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. (311 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Chrysler Crossfire | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Corvette | Crossfire |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
