1993 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1990 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1993 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1993 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1993 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1993 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, 1990 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1990 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Donkervoort D8. 1990 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1993 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 1993 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Donkervoort D8 | 1990 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Infiniti |
| Model | D8 | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2890 mm |
