1999 Honda S2000 vs. 2006 Koenigsegg CCX
To start off, 2006 Koenigsegg CCX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Koenigsegg CCX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Koenigsegg CCX (806 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 568 more horse power than 1999 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Koenigsegg CCX should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda S2000 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Koenigsegg CCX (919 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 711 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2006 Koenigsegg CCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda S2000 | 2006 Koenigsegg CCX | |
| Make | Honda | Koenigsegg |
| Model | S2000 | CCX |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 806 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 919 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
