2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2009 Chrysler Crossfire
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac STS and 2009 Chrysler Crossfire were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. (216 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS weights approximately 172 kg more than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Cadillac STS (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 2009 Chrysler Crossfire | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | STS | Crossfire |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
