2000 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 2000 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 924. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 924 weights approximately 555 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Donkervoort D8 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Porsche |
| Model | D8 | 924 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
