1999 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus weights approximately 195 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1999 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Donkervoort D8 | 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Morgan |
| Model | D8 | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |
