2009 Honda S2000 vs. 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 5 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 417 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 75 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 544 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Honda | Koenigsegg |
| Model | S2000 | CC8S |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 389 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 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 | 1250 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2659 mm |
