2006 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 2006 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler Crossfire (331 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1998 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 360 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 (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan President. (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chrysler Crossfire | 1998 Nissan President | |
Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
Model | Crossfire | President |
Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3040 mm |