2005 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1965 Volvo 122
To start off, 2005 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo 122. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo 122 would be higher. At 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volvo 122 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Donkervoort D8 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 122. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 122. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volvo 122 weights approximately 467 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 122. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 122.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Donkervoort D8 | 1965 Volvo 122 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Volvo |
| Model | D8 | 122 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
