2006 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 5 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. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler Crossfire (331 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 781 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Crossfire | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chevrolet |
| Model | Crossfire | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |
