1999 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1999 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 1999 Donkervoort D8 and 1999 Suzuki Swift 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 81 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Swift. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Suzuki Swift weights approximately 230 kg more than 1999 Donkervoort D8.
Because 1999 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 1999 Donkervoort D8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Swift, 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, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Swift. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Donkervoort D8 | 1999 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Donkervoort | Suzuki |
Model | D8 | Swift |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2270 mm |