1992 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Donkervoort D8 (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 526 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Donkervoort D8 (291 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Donkervoort D8 | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Donkervoort | Lotus |
Model | D8 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1992 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2440 mm |