2005 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 6 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 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler Crossfire (331 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (257 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2005 Chrysler Crossfire (420 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Crossfire | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Crossfire | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
