1996 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1969 Morris Minor
To start off, 1996 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Morris Minor weights approximately 175 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Donkervoort D8 | 1969 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Morris |
| Model | D8 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2190 mm |
