1999 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1968 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda 1000 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 91 more horse power than 1968 Mazda 1000. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda 1000 weights approximately 110 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Donkervoort D8 | 1968 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Mazda |
| Model | D8 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2270 mm |
