2005 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1967 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2005 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Donkervoort D8 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1967 Opel Rekord. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Rekord weights approximately 470 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Rekord. (160 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Donkervoort D8 | 1967 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Opel |
| Model | D8 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
