1994 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1994 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,193 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 688 kg more than 1994 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, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Donkervoort D8 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | D8 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |
