1967 Austin A 40 vs. 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 608 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S weights approximately 415 kg more than 1967 Austin A 40. 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, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 671 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin A 40 | 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Austin | Koenigsegg |
| Model | A 40 | CC8S |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2659 mm |
