2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, both 2004 Cadillac CTS 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 435 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 417 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) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (298 Nm). This means 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Cadillac | Koenigsegg |
| Model | CTS | CC8S |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2659 mm |
