1997 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1997 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1997 Donkervoort D8 and 1997 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Civic weights approximately 520 kg more than 1997 Donkervoort D8.
Because 1997 Donkervoort D8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Donkervoort D8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Donkervoort D8 | 1997 Honda Civic | |
Make | Donkervoort | Honda |
Model | D8 | Civic |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1832 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |