1973 Triumph 1500 vs. 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph 1500 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 592 more horse power than 1973 Triumph 1500. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S weights approximately 240 kg more than 1973 Triumph 1500. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 646 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph 1500. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Triumph 1500 | 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Triumph | Koenigsegg |
| Model | 1500 | CC8S |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2659 mm |
