2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1967 Simca 1200S
To start off, 2001 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1200S 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 69 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Simca 1200S weights approximately 230 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1200S. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Donkervoort D8 | 1967 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Simca |
| Model | D8 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2240 mm |
