2010 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 5 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2010 Aston Martin DB9. (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 2010 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 585 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Aston Martin DB9. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Aston Martin DB9 | 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Koenigsegg |
| Model | DB9 | CC8S |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| 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 | 1760 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4712 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2659 mm |
