1995 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1995 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 1995 Donkervoort D8 and 1995 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,906 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Dakota (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1995 Donkervoort D8. (139 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1995 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 910 kg more than 1995 Donkervoort D8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Donkervoort D8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Dodge Dakota (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort D8. 1995 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 1995 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 1995 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Donkervoort D8 | 1995 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Dodge |
| Model | D8 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3906 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2850 mm |
