1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1995 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 855 kg more than 1995 Donkervoort S8.
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, 1960 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 99 | 1995 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Austin | Donkervoort |
| Model | A 99 | S8 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1110 mm |
