1998 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1957 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1998 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1998 Donkervoort D8.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Donkervoort D8 | 1957 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Trabant |
| Model | D8 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2390 mm |
