2002 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 2002 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Marcos Mantula. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Marcos Mantula would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2002 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 2002 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Marcos Mantula weights approximately 275 kg more than 2002 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, 1984 Marcos Mantula (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Donkervoort D8 | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Marcos |
| Model | D8 | Mantula |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2280 mm |
