1976 Buick Estate vs. 1999 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 1254 kg more than 1999 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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1999 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Buick | Donkervoort |
| Model | Estate | D8 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |
