1994 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1994 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Donkervoort D8 weights approximately 68 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Donkervoort D8 | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Donkervoort | Toyota |
Model | D8 | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2010 mm |