I find it difficult to compare cars these days based on performance alone.

I recently read a road test for the 2007 Toyota Camry which reported a 14.9 second 1/4 mile run... a damn Camry running 14's!
http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2530b.shtml

Prior to purchasing our Crossfire we were looking at a 2006 Chevrolet Impala SS (also sold as the Grand Prix GXP & Monte Carlo SS) that comes standard with a 5.3L 303 HP V8 that flat Hauls AZZ!! I test drove a few of these animals and they are very impressive!!! 0-60 in the 5 - 6 second range. 1/4 mile in the mid/low 14's and tops out at 150 mph... all this and she gets 28 mpg on the hwy due to displacement reduction technology.
http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2528a.shtml

The Crossfire "Is What It Is"... a great car that deserves more credit that what it's given. Just be cautious when lining up with those 4 door Camry's, Impala SS's/Grand Prix GXP's and sportier Monte Carlo SS's.