1950 Buick 40 vs. 1994 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1994 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 990 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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 1994 Donkervoort D8 | |
Make | Buick | Donkervoort |
Model | 40 | D8 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2310 mm |