2000 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 5 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 2,606 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (124 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Drifter weights approximately 720 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 @ 1750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Donkervoort D8 | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Mazda |
| Model | D8 | Drifter |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1345 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3010 mm |
