2009 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2009 Chrysler Crossfire and 2009 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Crossfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Crossfire (216 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (186 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Crossfire weights approximately 678 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise. 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 Chrysler Crossfire (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chrysler Crossfire | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
Model | Crossfire | Elise |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |