2005 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chrysler Crossfire would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. (340 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Crossfire weights approximately 10 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. (420 Nm). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Crossfire | 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Chrysler | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Crossfire | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |
