2002 Hyundai Equus vs. 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Hyundai Equus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Hyundai Equus would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 435 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Equus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 815 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (380 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Equus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Hyundai Equus | 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Hyundai | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Equus | CC8S |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 389 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2659 mm |
