2000 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1966 Honda S600
To start off, 2000 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Honda S600 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 92 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Honda S600 weights approximately 80 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Donkervoort D8 | 1966 Honda S600 | |
Make | Donkervoort | Honda |
Model | D8 | S600 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2010 mm |