1998 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1979 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1998 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,408 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Ascona (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1998 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Ascona weights approximately 428 kg more than 1998 Donkervoort D8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Opel Ascona (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Donkervoort D8 | 1979 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Opel |
| Model | D8 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 1082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |
