2006 Porsche 911 vs. 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S would be higher. 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 330 more horse power than 2006 Porsche 911. (325 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 560 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 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche 911 | 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Porsche | Koenigsegg |
| Model | 911 | CC8S |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 3.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2659 mm |
