1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 929 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR weights approximately 220 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200. 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 CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 873 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | Abarth | Koenigsegg |
| Model | 2200 | CCXR |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 1064 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 400 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
