1956 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 Koenigsegg CCX
To start off, 2007 Koenigsegg CCX is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Koenigsegg CCX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Koenigsegg CCX (806 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 765 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Koenigsegg CCX should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Koenigsegg CCX weights approximately 150 kg more than 1956 Austin A 40. 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, 2007 Koenigsegg CCX (919 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 840 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Koenigsegg CCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 2007 Koenigsegg CCX | |
| Make | Austin | Koenigsegg |
| Model | A 40 | CCX |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 806 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 919 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
