2005 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1999 Nissan Crew
To start off, 2005 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Crew would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Donkervoort D8 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Crew weights approximately 615 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Donkervoort D8 | 1999 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Donkervoort | Nissan |
Model | D8 | Crew |
Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |