2010 Smart ForTwo vs. 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 585 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S weights approximately 355 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 660 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Smart ForTwo | 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Smart | Koenigsegg |
| Model | ForTwo | CC8S |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 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 | 820 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2659 mm |
