1988 Alpine V6 vs. 2005 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2005 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (149 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alpine V6 weights approximately 555 kg more than 2005 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, 1988 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1988 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alpine V6 | 2005 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Alpine | Donkervoort |
| Model | V6 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2310 mm |
