1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1999 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1999 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Austin | Donkervoort |
| Model | A 40 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |
