2000 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 7 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2000 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2000 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1298 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Donkervoort D8. 2007 Nissan Navara 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. 2007 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Donkervoort D8 | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Nissan |
| Model | D8 | Navara |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3210 mm |
