2000 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2000 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 785 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Donkervoort D8 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Donkervoort | Toyota |
Model | D8 | Crown |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |