1965 Bristol 408 vs. 2002 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2002 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2002 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 2002 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 960 kg more than 2002 Donkervoort D8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Donkervoort D8. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 2002 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 2002 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 408 | 2002 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Bristol | Donkervoort |
| Model | 408 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2310 mm |
