1992 BMW 850 vs. 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1992 BMW 850. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 615 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | BMW | Koenigsegg |
| Model | 850 | CC8S |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2659 mm |
