1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1999 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1999 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, 1954 Austin A 135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 135 | 1999 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Austin | Donkervoort |
| Model | A 135 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2310 mm |
