With the specs the same, im guessing if you bought a classic and knocked off the polish you would see about the same reaction.
I have done this to mine (500,2000), I don't see as much backend as the Crossover, but it does start up a little earlier. Keep in mind the drilling on my Classic is not as strong as what i have on the Crossover either.
Of course if the cover is some as yet unknown new cover that is stronger than the React-A-Tack then thats a whole different story.