2002 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1951 Hudson Hornet
To start off, 2002 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 4,810 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Hudson Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1951 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1951 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 1175 kg more than 2002 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.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Donkervoort D8 | 1951 Hudson Hornet | |
Make | Donkervoort | Hudson |
Model | D8 | Hornet |
Year Released | 2002 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 4810 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2990 mm |