1993 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 330 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Donkervoort D8 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Donkervoort | Toyota |
Model | D8 | Carina |
Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |