2004 BMW Z4 vs. 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, both 2004 BMW Z4 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 487 more horse power than 2004 BMW Z4. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW Z4 weights approximately 150 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 542 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW Z4. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW Z4.
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2004 BMW Z4 | 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
Make | BMW | Koenigsegg |
Model | Z4 | CC8S |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 655 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 752 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 389 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 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 | 1325 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4191 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1069 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2659 mm |