1993 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1993 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 622 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Donkervoort D8 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Donkervoort | Toyota |
Model | D8 | Crown |
Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |