2000 Smart ForTwo 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 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart ForTwo 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 581 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S weights approximately 355 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo. 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 642 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart ForTwo | 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Smart | Koenigsegg |
| Model | ForTwo | CC8S |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 150 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 | 820 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2659 mm |
