2009 Nissan NP300 vs. 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2009 Nissan NP300 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 543 more horse power than 2009 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 355 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 583 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan NP300 | 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Nissan | Koenigsegg |
| Model | NP300 | CC8S |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2659 mm |
