1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 645 kg more than 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S.
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, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Koenigsegg |
| Model | V8 Vantage | CC8S |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| 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 | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 389 km/hour |
| 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 | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2659 mm |
