1992 Citroen ZX vs. 1992 Donkervoort D8
To start off, both 1992 Citroen ZX and 1992 Donkervoort D8 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Citroen ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1992 Citroen ZX. (121 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1992 Citroen ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen ZX weights approximately 450 kg more than 1992 Donkervoort D8.
Because 1992 Donkervoort D8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Donkervoort D8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Citroen ZX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Citroen ZX (176 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Citroen ZX | 1992 Donkervoort D8 | |
Make | Citroen | Donkervoort |
Model | ZX | D8 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |