2002 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2002 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 725 kg more than 2002 Donkervoort D8.
Because 2002 Donkervoort D8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Donkervoort D8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Opel Meriva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Opel Meriva (229 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Donkervoort D8 | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Opel |
| Model | D8 | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| 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 | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2340 mm |
