1995 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Donkervoort D8 (139 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley 4 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1995 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Donkervoort D8 | 1958 Riley 4 | |
Make | Donkervoort | Riley |
Model | D8 | 4 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |