2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2003 Ferrari 612. (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 2003 Ferrari 612. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 665 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 612. (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 612. 2003 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S has manual transmission. 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ferrari 612 | 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
Make | Ferrari | Koenigsegg |
Model | 612 | CC8S |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5746 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 655 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 588 Nm | 752 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4191 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1069 mm |