2003 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2003 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,329 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2003 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 2140 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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Donkervoort D8 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | D8 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 6329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3910 mm |
