1996 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1996 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Celica weights approximately 515 kg more than 1996 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, 1985 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Donkervoort D8. 1985 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1996 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 1996 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Donkervoort D8 | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Donkervoort | Toyota |
Model | D8 | Celica |
Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2620 mm |