1958 BMW 501 vs. 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 501 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 517 more horse power than 1958 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 501 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S.
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, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 501 | 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | BMW | Koenigsegg |
| Model | 501 | CC8S |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2659 mm |
