2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Koenigsegg CCX
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Koenigsegg CCX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Koenigsegg CCX would be higher. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Koenigsegg CCX (806 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Koenigsegg CCX should accelerate faster than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 655 kg more than 2007 Koenigsegg CCX.
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, 2007 Koenigsegg CCX (919 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Koenigsegg CCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Koenigsegg CCX | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Koenigsegg |
| Model | V8 Vantage | CCX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 806 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 919 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
