1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1999 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 41 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, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 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 630 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, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 1999 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Bristol | Donkervoort |
| Model | 406 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |
