1995 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1989 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 485 kg more than 1995 Donkervoort S8.
Because 1995 Donkervoort S8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Donkervoort S8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort S8. 1989 Nissan Pintara has automatic transmission and 1995 Donkervoort S8 has manual transmission. 1995 Donkervoort S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Donkervoort S8 | 1989 Nissan Pintara | |
Make | Donkervoort | Nissan |
Model | S8 | Pintara |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |