1982 Buick Electra vs. 1999 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1982 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 1060 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, 1982 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Electra | 1999 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Buick | Donkervoort |
| Model | Electra | D8 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 630 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 |
