1992 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Donkervoort D8 (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1440 kg more than 1992 Donkervoort D8.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Donkervoort D8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Donkervoort D8. (291 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Donkervoort D8 | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Land Rover |
| Model | D8 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2550 mm |
