1999 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona 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 (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Corona weights approximately 330 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 (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Donkervoort D8 | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Toyota |
| Model | D8 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
