2000 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1960 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2000 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Dauphine 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 @ 5700 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 7 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Donkervoort D8 | 1960 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Renault |
| Model | D8 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2280 mm |
