2006 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2008 Chrysler Crossfire
To start off, 2008 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chrysler Crossfire would be higher. Both 2006 Chrysler Crossfire and 2008 Chrysler Crossfire are equipped with a 3,199 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler Crossfire (330 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Crossfire weights approximately 111 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Chrysler Crossfire (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Crossfire | 2008 Chrysler Crossfire | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
| Model | Crossfire | Crossfire |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1509 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
