2004 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2004 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Donkervoort D8 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1965 Toyota Publica. 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, 2004 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Publica. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Donkervoort D8 | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Toyota |
| Model | D8 | Publica |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2140 mm |
