1959 Austin A 99 vs. 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 52 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), 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 956 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR 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 250 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 836 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR 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 | 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | Austin | Koenigsegg |
| Model | A 99 | CCXR |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| 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 | 1064 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 1280 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 |
