1964 Austin A 110 vs. 1992 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1964 Austin A 110 (222 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Donkervoort S8. (214 Nm). This means 1964 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Donkervoort S8. 1992 Donkervoort S8 has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1964 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Donkervoort S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 110 | 1992 Donkervoort S8 | |
Make | Austin | Donkervoort |
Model | A 110 | S8 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 222 Nm | 214 Nm |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3410 mm |