1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1995 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Donkervoort D8 (139 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 470 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, 1958 Bristol 406 (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 1995 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Bristol | Donkervoort |
| Model | 406 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |
