1959 Austin A 35 vs. 1985 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1985 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 35 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1985 Donkervoort S8.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 35 | 1985 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Austin | Donkervoort |
| Model | A 35 | S8 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1110 mm |
