1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 606 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S weights approximately 370 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. 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, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 679 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Fiat | Koenigsegg |
| Model | 1100 | CC8S |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2659 mm |
