2000 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2000 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2000 Donkervoort D8 and 2000 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Volvo S60. (136 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo S60 weights approximately 884 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 Volvo S60, 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 Volvo S60 (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Donkervoort D8. 2000 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2000 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 2000 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Donkervoort D8 | 2000 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Donkervoort | Volvo |
Model | D8 | S60 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1509 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2800 mm |