1972 Austin 2200 vs. 1992 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Austin 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Austin 2200 would be higher. At 2,227 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Austin 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Donkervoort D8 (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin 2200 weights approximately 531 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Donkervoort D8 (291 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin 2200 | 1992 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Austin | Donkervoort |
| Model | 2200 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2227 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |
