1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP) has 220 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. (435 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 12 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. (576 Nm). This means 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Camaro | CC8S |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 1 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 655 HP |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 276 km/hour | 389 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2659 mm |
