2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2001 Volvo Hatric

To start off, both 2001 Donkervoort D8 and 2001 Volvo Hatric were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,442 cc, 2001 Volvo Hatric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volvo Hatric (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volvo Hatric should accelerate faster than 2001 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volvo Hatric weights approximately 826 kg more than 2001 Donkervoort D8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2001 Volvo Hatric (280 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm). This means 2001 Volvo Hatric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Donkervoort D8. 2001 Volvo Hatric 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 Volvo Hatric will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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