1953 Austin A 30 vs. 2003 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2003 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 30 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 30 | 2003 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Austin | Donkervoort |
| Model | A 30 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2310 mm |
