1999 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Minor weights approximately 200 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (55 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Donkervoort D8 | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Morris |
| Model | D8 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2190 mm |
