2004 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2001 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Crossfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire (330 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Laurel. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Crossfire weights approximately 119 kg more than 2001 Nissan Laurel. 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, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Crossfire | 2001 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Crossfire | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1509 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
