2000 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2000 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2000 Donkervoort D8.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Donkervoort D8 | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Wartburg |
| Model | D8 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
