2000 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 2000 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2000 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2000 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 1265 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Donkervoort D8. 1994 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2000 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 2000 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Donkervoort D8 | 1994 Nissan President | |
Make | Donkervoort | Nissan |
Model | D8 | President |
Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3040 mm |