1999 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, both 1999 Donkervoort D8 and 1999 Honda Life were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Life weights approximately 165 kg more than 1999 Donkervoort D8.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Donkervoort D8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life 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, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Donkervoort D8 | 1999 Honda Life | |
Make | Donkervoort | Honda |
Model | D8 | Life |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2370 mm |