1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1999 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (235 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1999 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1999 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Alpine | Donkervoort |
| Model | A 110 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2310 mm |
