1995 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Donkervoort D8 (139 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 735 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, 1995 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Donkervoort D8 | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Donkervoort | Nissan |
Model | D8 | Serena |
Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2740 mm |