2006 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Crossfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler Crossfire (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 130 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, 2006 Chrysler Crossfire (311 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (131 Nm). This means 2006 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Crossfire | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Crossfire | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
