2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 4 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 507 more horse power than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 2001 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S weights approximately 550 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.
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, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Donkervoort D8 | 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Koenigsegg |
| Model | D8 | CC8S |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2659 mm |
