2004 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2004 Donkervoort D8 and 2004 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 645 kg more than 2004 Donkervoort D8.
Because 2004 Donkervoort D8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Donkervoort D8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2004 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Donkervoort D8 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Honda |
| Model | D8 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
