2003 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2003 Renault Be Bop
To start off, both 2003 Donkervoort D8 and 2003 Renault Be Bop were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 37 more horse power than 2003 Renault Be Bop. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Be Bop. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Be Bop weights approximately 680 kg more than 2003 Donkervoort D8.
Because 2003 Renault Be Bop 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 Renault Be Bop 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Be Bop. (153 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Be Bop.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Donkervoort D8 | 2003 Renault Be Bop | |
Make | Donkervoort | Renault |
Model | D8 | Be Bop |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |