1957 Austin Princess vs. 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 537 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 1005 kg more than 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S.
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, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin Princess | 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Austin | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Princess | CC8S |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2659 mm |
