2002 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 2002 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2002 Chrysler Crossfire. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2002 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chrysler Crossfire weights approximately 85 kg more than 1978 Porsche 930.
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, 1978 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chrysler Crossfire. (340 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chrysler Crossfire | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
Model | Crossfire | 930 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3195 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |