2010 Koenigsegg CCXR vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 759 more horse power than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 534 kg more than 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR.
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, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 613 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR has manual transmission. 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Koenigsegg CCXR | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Koenigsegg | Aston Martin |
Model | CCXR | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2010 | 1987 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 1064 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 1060 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 400 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4293 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1996 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |