1992 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2009 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 is newer by 17 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 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Donkervoort D8 (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Donkervoort D8 (291 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1992 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Donkervoort D8 | 2009 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Mazda |
| Model | D8 | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2840 mm |
