1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1994 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1994 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 400 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1994 Donkervoort D8.
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, 1994 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 1994 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Bristol | Donkervoort |
| Model | 400 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |
