2009 Ascari A10 vs. 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2009 Ascari A10 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Ascari A10. (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 2009 Ascari A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ascari A10 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ascari A10. (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ascari A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ascari A10 | 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Ascari | Koenigsegg |
| Model | A10 | CC8S |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 625 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 346 km/hour | 389 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 2.8 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 | 1280 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2659 mm |
