1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2001 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 2001 Donkervoort D8 | |
Make | Austin | Donkervoort |
Model | A 40 | D8 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |