1992 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1998 GMC Safari
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 6 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1992 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1992 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 1301 kg more than 1992 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, 1998 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Donkervoort D8. 1998 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1992 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 1992 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Donkervoort D8 | 1998 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Donkervoort | GMC |
| Model | D8 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2830 mm |
