2006 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Crossfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Crown (252 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Crossfire weights approximately 36 kg more than 2003 Toyota Crown.
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, 2003 Toyota Crown (328 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. 2003 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2006 Chrysler Crossfire has manual transmission. 2006 Chrysler Crossfire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Crossfire | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Crossfire | Crown |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 71 L |
