1995 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Donkervoort D8 (139 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 590 kg more than 1995 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, 1981 Nissan Leopard (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Donkervoort D8 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Donkervoort | Nissan |
Model | D8 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |