1973 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1998 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1998 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1998 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1998 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 796 kg more than 1998 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, 1973 Chrysler Valiant (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Valiant | 1998 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Donkervoort |
| Model | Valiant | D8 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |
