2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, 2004 Xedos 9 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2001 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 960 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, 2004 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Donkervoort D8 | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Xedos |
| Model | D8 | 9 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2760 mm |
