2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Chrysler Crossfire
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Silverado and 2006 Chrysler Crossfire were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 265 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Chrysler Crossfire | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Silverado | Crossfire |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4802 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |