1996 BMW 840 vs. 2005 Chrysler Crossfire
To start off, 2005 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 840 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 525 kg more than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 2005 Chrysler Crossfire | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 840 | Crossfire |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.3 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
