2003 Koenigsegg CC8S 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 Koenigsegg CC8S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S would be higher. Both 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S and 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S are equipped with a 4,719 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 655 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, both vehicles can yield 752 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S | 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Koenigsegg | Koenigsegg |
| Model | CC8S | CC8S |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 655 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 752 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 389 km/hour | 389 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.6 seconds | 3.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4191 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1989 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1069 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2659 mm | 2659 mm |
