1999 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 1,988 cc, 1968 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 671 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Donkervoort D8 | 1968 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Nissan |
| Model | D8 | Gloria |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |
