2003 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 2003 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2003 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 950 kg more than 2003 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 928 (430 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Donkervoort D8 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Porsche |
| Model | D8 | 928 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
