1993 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1993 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1993 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. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1993 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 1993 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Donkervoort D8 | 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Donkervoort | Rolls-Royce |
Model | D8 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1993 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3230 mm |