1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 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 580 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 40 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 625 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Fiat | Koenigsegg |
| Model | 1800 | CC8S |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2659 mm |
