2001 Acura NSX vs. 2008 Chrysler Crossfire
To start off, 2008 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2001 Acura NSX (542 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire. (311 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 2008 Chrysler Crossfire | |
| Make | Acura | Chrysler |
| Model | NSX | Crossfire |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
