2002 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1970 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2002 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Laurel. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 400 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Donkervoort D8 | 1970 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Donkervoort | Nissan |
Model | D8 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |