1991 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1997 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1997 Nissan Laurel is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Donkervoort S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Donkervoort S8 would be higher. At 2,824 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 755 kg more than 1991 Donkervoort S8.
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, 1997 Nissan Laurel (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Donkervoort S8. 1997 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1991 Donkervoort S8 has manual transmission. 1991 Donkervoort S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Donkervoort S8 | 1997 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Nissan |
| Model | S8 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
