1998 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1998 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 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 102 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 306 kg more than 1998 Donkervoort D8.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Donkervoort D8 | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Wartburg |
| Model | D8 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
