2003 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster 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, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Donkervoort D8. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W 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. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Donkervoort D8 | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Donkervoort | SsangYong |
| Model | D8 | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2970 mm |
