1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1997 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1997 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1997 Donkervoort D8 | |
Make | Bristol | Donkervoort |
Model | 401 | D8 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |