2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2000 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2001 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Vauxhall Omega would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Vauxhall Omega. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 1007 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Vauxhall Omega. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Donkervoort D8 | 2000 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Vauxhall |
| Model | D8 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2740 mm |
