2003 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, 2003 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Century. (128 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Century weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2003 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, 1971 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Donkervoort D8 | 1971 Toyota Century | |
Make | Donkervoort | Toyota |
Model | D8 | Century |
Year Released | 2003 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2870 mm |