2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2001 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 2001 Donkervoort D8 and 2001 Nissan Almera 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 40 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Almera. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Almera 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 Nissan Almera, 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Almera. (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Donkervoort D8 | 2001 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Nissan |
| Model | D8 | Almera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2540 mm |
