1959 Austin A 99 vs. 2010 Koenigsegg CCX
To start off, 2010 Koenigsegg CCX is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Koenigsegg CCX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Koenigsegg CCX (806 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 698 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Koenigsegg CCX should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 99 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2010 Koenigsegg CCX.
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, 2010 Koenigsegg CCX (919 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 695 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Koenigsegg CCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 99 | 2010 Koenigsegg CCX | |
| Make | Austin | Koenigsegg |
| Model | A 99 | CCX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 806 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 919 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 400 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
