1992 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1956 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Donkervoort D8 (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1956 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1956 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Talbot 2500 weights approximately 350 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Donkervoort D8 | 1956 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Talbot |
| Model | D8 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
