1998 Acura NSX vs. 2008 Koenigsegg CCX
To start off, 2008 Koenigsegg CCX is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Koenigsegg CCX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Koenigsegg CCX (806 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 515 more horse power than 1998 Acura NSX. (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Koenigsegg CCX should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura NSX.
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, 2008 Koenigsegg CCX (919 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Koenigsegg CCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 2008 Koenigsegg CCX | |
| Make | Acura | Koenigsegg |
| Model | NSX | CCX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 806 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 919 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 268 km/hour | 400 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 Length | 4430 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |
