2003 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1963 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 2003 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 2003 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 990 kg more than 2003 Donkervoort D8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1963 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Donkervoort D8 | 1963 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Jaguar |
| Model | D8 | Type S |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2740 mm |
