1952 Austin A 70 vs. 2006 Koenigsegg CCR
To start off, 2006 Koenigsegg CCR is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Koenigsegg CCR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Koenigsegg CCR (816 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 750 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Koenigsegg CCR should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2006 Koenigsegg CCR.
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, 2006 Koenigsegg CCR (920 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 763 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 Koenigsegg CCR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 2006 Koenigsegg CCR | |
| Make | Austin | Koenigsegg |
| Model | A 70 | CCR |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 816 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 920 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2659 mm |
