1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1996 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1996 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1996 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, 1953 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm). This means 1953 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 110 | 1996 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Austin | Donkervoort |
| Model | A 110 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2310 mm |
