1962 Austin A 90 vs. 1996 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1996 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 90 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1996 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, 1962 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 90 | 1996 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Austin | Donkervoort |
| Model | A 90 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |
