1972 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Koenigsegg CCR
To start off, 2005 Koenigsegg CCR is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Koenigsegg CCR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Koenigsegg CCR (816 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 651 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Koenigsegg CCR should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Koenigsegg CCR weights approximately 103 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911. 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, 2005 Koenigsegg CCR (920 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 714 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Koenigsegg CCR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 911 | 2005 Koenigsegg CCR | |
| Make | Porsche | Koenigsegg |
| Model | 911 | CCR |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2339 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 816 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 920 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 394 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2659 mm |
