1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2003 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2003 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2003 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1400 kg more than 2003 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Donkervoort D8. 1990 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2003 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 2003 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2003 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Buick | Donkervoort |
| Model | Roadmaster | D8 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |
