2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1961 Holden FB Special
To start off, 2001 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Holden FB Special weights approximately 475 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2001 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Donkervoort D8 | 1961 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Holden |
| Model | D8 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
