2000 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2000 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 990 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (131 Nm). This means 2000 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Donkervoort D8 | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Toyota |
| Model | D8 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
