1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Chrysler Crossfire

To start off, 2009 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 25 kg more than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire.

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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. (420 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Chevrolet Corvette 2009 Chrysler Crossfire
Make Chevrolet Chrysler
Model Corvette Crossfire
Year Released 1992 2009
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 330 HP
Torque 949 Nm 420 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.7:1 9.0:1
Top Speed 351 km/hour 255 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4060 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2410 mm


 

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