1970 Audi 100 vs. 2004 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2004 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,871 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1970 Audi 100. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Audi 100 weights approximately 457 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi 100. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Audi 100 | 2004 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Audi | Donkervoort |
| Model | 100 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1871 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |
