2000 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (210 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2000 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 431 kg more than 2000 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (255 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Donkervoort D8 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Porsche |
| Model | D8 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2280 mm |
