2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S weights approximately 715 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Caterham | Koenigsegg |
| Model | 7 | CC8S |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 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 | 460 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2659 mm |
