2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 5 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2001 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lotus Elise weights approximately 161 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, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Donkervoort D8 | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Lotus |
| Model | D8 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 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 | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |
