1997 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1990 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1997 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 520 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Donkervoort D8 | 1990 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Nissan |
| Model | D8 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |
