1995 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1995 Donkervoort D8. (139 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1995 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1456 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.
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, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort D8. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1995 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 1995 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Donkervoort D8 | 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Pontiac |
| Model | D8 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 2106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3140 mm |
