1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1989 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1989 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 110 (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1989 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1989 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1989 Donkervoort S8. 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, 1951 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 1989 Donkervoort S8 | |
Make | Austin | Donkervoort |
Model | A 110 | S8 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1110 mm |