2000 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 6 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 1062 kg more than 2000 Donkervoort D8.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage 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, 2006 Kia Sportage 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, 2006 Kia Sportage (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Donkervoort D8 | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Kia |
| Model | D8 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2640 mm |
