1965 Lancia Flavia vs. 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Flavia 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 988 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR weights approximately 90 kg more than 1965 Lancia Flavia. 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 945 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lancia Flavia | 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | Lancia | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Flavia | CCXR |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 1064 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 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 | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
