2000 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 2000 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. Both 2000 Donkervoort D8 and 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett are equipped with a 1,778 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 590 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Donkervoort D8 | 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Volvo |
| Model | D8 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
