1999 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Dauphine 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 139 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 2 kg more than 1999 Donkervoort D8.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Donkervoort D8 | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Renault |
| Model | D8 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2280 mm |
