2000 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 2000 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 1430 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 78 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Seat 1430 weights approximately 305 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Donkervoort D8 | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Seat |
| Model | D8 | 1430 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2430 mm |
