1998 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 1998 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 1400 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 89 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Seat 1400 weights approximately 411 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Donkervoort D8 | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
Make | Donkervoort | Seat |
Model | D8 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |