1997 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1997 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 934 kg more than 1997 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, 1959 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Donkervoort D8 | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Rover |
| Model | D8 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2820 mm |
