2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Donkervoort D8 | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | Donkervoort | Nissan |
Model | D8 | 1400 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |