2005 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1992 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2005 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1992 Donkervoort D8. (212 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1992 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 550 kg more than 1992 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, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Donkervoort D8. (291 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 De Tomaso Guara | 1992 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Donkervoort |
| Model | Guara | D8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2310 mm |
