1999 AC Cobra vs. 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 842 more horse power than 1999 AC Cobra. (222 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR weights approximately 255 kg more than 1999 AC Cobra. 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, 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm) has 538 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Cobra. (522 Nm). This means 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | AC | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Cobra | CCXR |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 1064 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2660 mm |
