2002 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1993 Porsche 968
To start off, 2002 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2002 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2002 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 968 weights approximately 775 kg more than 2002 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, 1993 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Donkervoort D8 | 1993 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Porsche |
| Model | D8 | 968 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
