1959 Renault Dauphine vs. 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Dauphine 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 622 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S weights approximately 543 kg more than 1959 Renault Dauphine. 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, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm) has 707 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Dauphine | 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Renault | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Dauphine | CC8S |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2659 mm |
