1996 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla 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 76 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 130 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Donkervoort D8 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Donkervoort | Toyota |
Model | D8 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2290 mm |