1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1993 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1993 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1993 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1993 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1993 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, 1980 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1980 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alpine A 310 | 1993 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Alpine | Donkervoort |
| Model | A 310 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2310 mm |
