2006 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 2006 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,318 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler Crossfire (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. (200 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire.
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, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Crossfire | 1955 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Crossfire | 88 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 5318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3110 mm |
