1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage vs. 2005 Koenigsegg CCR
To start off, 2005 Koenigsegg CCR is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Koenigsegg CCR (816 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Koenigsegg CCR should accelerate faster than 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage weights approximately 374 kg more than 2005 Koenigsegg CCR.
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 CCR (920 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage. (746 Nm). This means 2005 Koenigsegg CCR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage | 2005 Koenigsegg CCR | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Project Vantage | CCR |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 816 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 920 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2659 mm |
