2000 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2000 Donkervoort D8 and 2000 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Impreza (295 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2000 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2000 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 645 kg more than 2000 Donkervoort D8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Donkervoort D8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza 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, 2000 Subaru Impreza (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Donkervoort D8 | 2000 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Donkervoort | Subaru |
Model | D8 | Impreza |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |