1957 Austin A 35 vs. 1994 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1994 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 35 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1994 Donkervoort D8.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 35 | 1994 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Austin | Donkervoort |
| Model | A 35 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 650 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 |
