2009 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chrysler Crossfire would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. (330 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Crossfire weights approximately 90 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. 2009 Chrysler Crossfire has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Crossfire | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chevrolet |
| Model | Crossfire | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
