1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Koenigsegg CCX
To start off, 2009 Koenigsegg CCX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Koenigsegg CCX (806 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Koenigsegg CCX should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 640 kg more than 2009 Koenigsegg CCX.
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, 2009 Koenigsegg CCX (919 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Koenigsegg CCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Koenigsegg CCX | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Koenigsegg |
| Model | V8 Vantage | CCX |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 806 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 919 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
