1999 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mazda R 360 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 161 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Donkervoort D8 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1960 Mazda R 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Donkervoort D8 | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Mazda |
| Model | D8 | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 1770 mm |
