2000 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR-11
To start off, 2000 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJR-11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 (741 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 593 more horse power than 2000 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 should accelerate faster 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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 (800 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Donkervoort D8 | 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Jaguar |
| Model | D8 | XJR-11 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 741 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1020 mm |
