2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 842 kg more than 2001 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Donkervoort D8 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Donkervoort | Porsche |
Model | D8 | 911 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1467 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2270 mm |