1965 Citroen DS vs. 1995 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Donkervoort D8 (139 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1965 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Citroen DS weights approximately 800 kg more than 1995 Donkervoort D8.
Because 1995 Donkervoort D8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Donkervoort D8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Citroen DS (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1965 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Citroen DS | 1995 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Citroen | Donkervoort |
| Model | DS | D8 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2310 mm |
