1970 Austin 3 vs. 1992 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Austin 3 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Austin 3 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, 1970 Austin 3 (218 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Donkervoort S8. (214 Nm). This means 1970 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Austin 3 | 1992 Donkervoort S8 | |
Make | Austin | Donkervoort |
Model | 3 | S8 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 218 Nm | 214 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3410 mm |