2003 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 10 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 555 kg more 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, 2003 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Donkervoort D8 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Donkervoort | Mini |
Model | D8 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2467 mm |