2001 Citroen Saxo vs. 2001 Donkervoort D8
To start off, both 2001 Citroen Saxo and 2001 Donkervoort D8 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Saxo. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen Saxo weights approximately 185 kg more than 2001 Donkervoort D8.
Because 2001 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 2001 Donkervoort D8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Citroen Saxo, 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, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen Saxo. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2001 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen Saxo | 2001 Donkervoort D8 | |
Make | Citroen | Donkervoort |
Model | Saxo | D8 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2310 mm |