2012 Koenigsegg Agera vs. 2008 BMW 630
To start off, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 630 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 673 more horse power than 2008 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 630 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2012 Koenigsegg Agera.
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, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 800 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 630. 2008 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 2012 Koenigsegg Agera has manual transmission. 2012 Koenigsegg Agera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Koenigsegg Agera | 2008 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Koenigsegg | BMW |
| Model | Agera | 630 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 927 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 1100 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4293 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1996 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2790 mm |
