2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2000 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2000 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2000 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 875 kg more than 2000 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2000 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Donkervoort |
| Model | 8C Competizione | D8 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2310 mm |
