2003 Peugeot 407 vs. 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, both 2003 Peugeot 407 and 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 500 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 407. (155 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S.
Because 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 407, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 534 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 407. (218 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Peugeot 407 | 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Peugeot | Koenigsegg |
| Model | 407 | CC8S |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 389 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2659 mm |
