1994 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1974 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1994 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Violet weights approximately 290 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Donkervoort D8 | 1974 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Nissan |
| Model | D8 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
