2006 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Crossfire weights approximately 99 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (819 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Crossfire | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chevrolet |
| Model | Crossfire | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 819 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4476 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
