2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2001 Lancia Nea

To start off, both 2001 Donkervoort D8 and 2001 Lancia Nea were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,445 cc, 2001 Lancia Nea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Nea weights approximately 745 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 Lancia Nea, 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 Lancia Nea (314 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm). This means 2001 Lancia Nea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Donkervoort D8. 2001 Lancia Nea has automatic transmission and 2001 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 2001 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lancia Nea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Donkervoort D8 2001 Lancia Nea
Make Donkervoort Lancia
Model D8 Nea
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1780 cc 2445 cc
Horse Power 148 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 314 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 625 kg 1370 kg
Wheelbase Size 2310 mm 2590 mm


 

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