2003 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2003 GMC Sonoma
To start off, both 2003 Donkervoort D8 and 2003 GMC Sonoma were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 GMC Sonoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2003 GMC Sonoma. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2003 GMC Sonoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Sonoma weights approximately 840 kg more than 2003 Donkervoort D8.
Because 2003 GMC Sonoma 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, 2003 GMC Sonoma 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GMC Sonoma. (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GMC Sonoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Donkervoort D8 | 2003 GMC Sonoma | |
| Make | Donkervoort | GMC |
| Model | D8 | Sonoma |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3130 mm |
