1963 Fiat 500 vs. 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 1042 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR weights approximately 740 kg more than 1963 Fiat 500. 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, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 1024 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 500 | 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
Make | Fiat | Koenigsegg |
Model | 500 | CCXR |
Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 1064 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 1060 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4293 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1996 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2660 mm |