2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Koenigsegg CCX
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Corvette and 2006 Koenigsegg CCX were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Koenigsegg CCX (806 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Koenigsegg CCX should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Koenigsegg CCX weights approximately 102 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Koenigsegg CCX (919 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Koenigsegg CCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Koenigsegg CCX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Koenigsegg |
Model | Corvette | CCX |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6996 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 806 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 644 Nm | 919 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 400 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4293 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1996 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 18 L/100km |