1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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) has 983 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR weights approximately 230 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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 956 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Giulia | CCXR |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 1064 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 400 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
