1999 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 800 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 (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Donkervoort D8 | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Nissan |
| Model | D8 | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2730 mm |
