1999 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1994 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1994 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Donkervoort D8 | 1994 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Toyota |
| Model | D8 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
