2003 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2002 Toyota Will
To start off, 2003 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Will. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Will would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Will is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Will. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Will weights approximately 830 kg more than 2003 Donkervoort D8.
Because 2002 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Donkervoort D8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Will. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Will. 2002 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 2003 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 2003 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Donkervoort D8 | 2002 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Toyota |
| Model | D8 | Will |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2810 mm |
