2003 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1998 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 2003 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volkswagen Fusca would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Fusca weights approximately 190 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. (106 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Donkervoort D8 | 1998 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Volkswagen |
| Model | D8 | Fusca |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
