1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 12 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. (678 Nm). This means 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Corvette | CC8S |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5680 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 655 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Top Speed | 327 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 | 1187 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2659 mm |
