1957 Mercedes-Benz SC vs. 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 964 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 70 kg more than 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR.
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, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 898 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC | 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Koenigsegg |
| Model | SC | CCXR |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2193 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 1064 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
