1953 Buick 40 vs. 1995 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Donkervoort D8 (139 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1995 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 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 1995 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Buick | Donkervoort |
| Model | 40 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2310 mm |
