2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2001 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 325 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Donkervoort D8 | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Donkervoort | Lancia |
Model | D8 | Appia |
Year Released | 2001 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |