2009 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, both 2009 Chrysler Crossfire and 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. (330 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Crossfire weights approximately 30 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. 2009 Chrysler Crossfire has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chrysler Crossfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chrysler Crossfire | 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
Make | Chrysler | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Crossfire | 8C Competizione |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3197 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 292 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |