2004 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2004 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 480 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Donkervoort D8 | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Donkervoort | Lancia |
Model | D8 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2860 mm |