1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Koenigsegg CCX
To start off, 2010 Koenigsegg CCX is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Koenigsegg CCX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Koenigsegg CCX (806 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 510 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 911. (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Koenigsegg CCX should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 146 kg more than 2010 Koenigsegg CCX.
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, 2010 Koenigsegg CCX (919 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 569 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 911. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Koenigsegg CCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 2010 Koenigsegg CCX | |
| Make | Porsche | Koenigsegg |
| Model | 911 | CCX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3387 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 806 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 919 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 400 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 | 1326 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
