2000 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Verossa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Verossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2000 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 2000 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Verossa weights approximately 835 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.
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, 2001 Toyota Verossa (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Donkervoort D8. 2001 Toyota Verossa 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. 2001 Toyota Verossa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Donkervoort D8 | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Toyota |
| Model | D8 | Verossa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2800 mm |
