2003 Vauxhall Astra vs. 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, both 2003 Vauxhall Astra 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 555 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Astra. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 175 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 Vauxhall Astra, 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 602 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Astra. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Vauxhall Astra | 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Astra | CC8S |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2659 mm |
