2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2001 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 647 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Donkervoort D8 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Donkervoort | Toyota |
Model | D8 | Crown |
Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |