1994 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1988 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1994 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1994 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1994 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1994 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, 1988 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Donkervoort D8 | 1988 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Jaguar |
| Model | D8 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 5343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2600 mm |
