2005 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2002 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2005 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Morgan Aero 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Morgan Aero 8 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Crossfire weights approximately 365 kg more than 2002 Morgan Aero 8.
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 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Crossfire | 2002 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Morgan |
| Model | Crossfire | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
