1997 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 1997 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1997 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 448 kg more than 1997 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 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Donkervoort D8 | 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Nissan |
| Model | D8 | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2730 mm |
