1957 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1989 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1989 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,441 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 855 kg more than 1989 Donkervoort S8.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1989 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Donkervoort |
| Model | Tickford | S8 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
