1999 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1987 Morgan 4
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Morgan 4 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 81 more horse power than 1987 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1987 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Morgan 4 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Donkervoort D8 | 1987 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Morgan |
| Model | D8 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |
