1959 Riley Two Point Six vs. 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley Two Point Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley Two Point Six would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 558 more horse power than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 465 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 569 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley Two Point Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Riley Two Point Six | 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Riley | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Two Point Six | CC8S |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2659 mm |
