2004 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2004 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, both 2004 Donkervoort D8 and 2004 Aston Martin DB9 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (454 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 2004 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 1091 kg more than 2004 Donkervoort D8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Donkervoort D8. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 2004 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 2004 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Donkervoort D8 | 2004 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Donkervoort | Aston Martin |
Model | D8 | DB9 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 454 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2750 mm |