2004 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2012 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 8 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. (330 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 301 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, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Crossfire | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Chrysler | Aston Martin |
| Model | Crossfire | DBS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1509 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4719 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
