2004 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, both 2004 Aston Martin DB7 and 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2004 Aston Martin DB7. (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 2004 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 703 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Aston Martin DB7. (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin DB7 | 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Koenigsegg |
| Model | DB7 | CC8S |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2659 mm |
