1960 BMW 700 vs. 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 700 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 1026 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR weights approximately 620 kg more than 1960 BMW 700. 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, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 1008 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 700 | 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | BMW | Koenigsegg |
| Model | 700 | CCXR |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 1064 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 22 L/100km |
