1948 Bristol 401 vs. 1990 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1990 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Donkervoort S8 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 401 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1990 Donkervoort S8.
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, 1990 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 401 | 1990 Donkervoort S8 | |
Make | Bristol | Donkervoort |
Model | 401 | S8 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1110 mm |