2002 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2002 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 460 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. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Donkervoort D8 | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Morris |
| Model | D8 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2470 mm |
