1979 Buick Electra vs. 2001 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2001 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 1100 kg more than 2001 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, 1979 Buick Electra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Donkervoort D8. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2001 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 2001 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 2001 Donkervoort D8 | |
Make | Buick | Donkervoort |
Model | Electra | D8 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2310 mm |