1993 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2004 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2004 Smart ForTwo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 155 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Donkervoort D8 | 2004 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Smart |
| Model | D8 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 1820 mm |
