1995 Audi S6 vs. 1995 Donkervoort D8
To start off, both 1995 Audi S6 and 1995 Donkervoort D8 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,226 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Audi S6 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1995 Donkervoort D8. (139 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 1995 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Audi S6 weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1995 Donkervoort D8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Audi S6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Donkervoort D8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Audi S6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Audi S6 (350 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1995 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Audi S6 | 1995 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Audi | Donkervoort |
| Model | S6 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |
