1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 975 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1600. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR weights approximately 320 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1600. 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, 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 922 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1600. (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1600 | 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | Abarth | Koenigsegg |
| Model | 1600 | CCXR |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 1064 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
