2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2001 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,597 cc, 1967 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Crown weights approximately 750 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Donkervoort D8 | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Toyota |
| Model | D8 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2597 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2750 mm |
