2000 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2000 Acura EL
To start off, both 2000 Donkervoort D8 and 2000 Acura EL were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2000 Acura EL. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura EL weights approximately 454 kg more than 2000 Donkervoort D8.
Because 2000 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 2000 Donkervoort D8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Acura EL, 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, 2000 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Donkervoort D8 | 2000 Acura EL | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Acura |
| Model | D8 | EL |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1079 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1704 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2619 mm |
