2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 398 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Frontier | 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Nissan | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Frontier | CC8S |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3953 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1989 mm |
