1970 Toyota Carina vs. 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 540 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S weights approximately 330 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina. 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, 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 603 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Toyota Carina | 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
Make | Toyota | Koenigsegg |
Model | Carina | CC8S |
Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 655 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 752 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 389 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4191 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1069 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2659 mm |