1969 Opel GT vs. 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT 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 554 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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 595 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel GT | 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Opel | Koenigsegg |
| Model | GT | CC8S |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1900 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2659 mm |
