1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Chrysler Crossfire
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Crossfire weights approximately 77 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. (340 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Chrysler Crossfire | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Corvette | Crossfire |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
