2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2001 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 545 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Donkervoort D8 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Opel |
| Model | D8 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
