2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1430 kg more than 2001 Donkervoort D8.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Donkervoort D8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Donkervoort D8 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Land Rover |
| Model | D8 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2800 mm |
