2003 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2003 Holden Jackaroo
To start off, both 2003 Donkervoort D8 and 2003 Holden Jackaroo were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Holden Jackaroo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Holden Jackaroo (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden Jackaroo should accelerate faster than 2003 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 1290 kg more than 2003 Donkervoort D8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Holden Jackaroo (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 Holden Jackaroo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Donkervoort D8 | 2003 Holden Jackaroo | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Holden |
| Model | D8 | Jackaroo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2770 mm |
