2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Chrysler Crossfire
To start off, 2007 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler Crossfire. (330 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler Crossfire weights approximately 383 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler Crossfire. (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Chrysler Crossfire | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Corvette | Crossfire |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 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 | 1187 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
