2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Chrysler Crossfire

To start off, 2007 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler Crossfire. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 62 kg more than 2007 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler Crossfire. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler Crossfire.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Chevrolet Corvette 2007 Chrysler Crossfire
Make Chevrolet Chrysler
Model Corvette Crossfire
Year Released 2000 2007
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5666 cc 3199 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 215 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 488 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 89.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 276 km/hour 242 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1514 kg 1452 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4060 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.2 L/100km 13.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 60 L


 

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