2004 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler Crossfire would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. (210 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 369 kg more than 2004 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, 2010 Dodge Nitro (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Crossfire | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
| Model | Crossfire | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2764 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 74 L |
