2009 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner

To start off, both 2009 Chrysler Crossfire and 2009 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Crossfire (330 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. (260 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Crossfire weights approximately 175 kg more than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. 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 (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chrysler Crossfire 2009 Toyota 4Runner
Make Chrysler Toyota
Model Crossfire 4Runner
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3197 cc 4664 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 330 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 415 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 1355 kg
Vehicle Length 4060 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11 L/100km 14 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 87 L


 

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