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. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. (216 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 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 1 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). 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 Size | 5733 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
