1998 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2054 kg more than 1998 Donkervoort D8.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Donkervoort D8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Donkervoort D8 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Donkervoort | Land Rover |
Model | D8 | Defender |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2800 mm |