2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2001 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 1075 kg more than 2001 Donkervoort D8.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Donkervoort D8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Donkervoort D8 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Donkervoort | Land Rover |
Model | D8 | 109 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2286 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 |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2780 mm |