2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 905 kg more than 2001 Donkervoort D8.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2001 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Donkervoort D8 | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Toyota |
| Model | D8 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3090 mm |
