2004 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2004 Mazda B2300
To start off, both 2004 Donkervoort D8 and 2004 Mazda B2300 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2300. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 741 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2300. (206 Nm). This means 2004 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Donkervoort D8 | 2004 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Mazda |
| Model | D8 | B2300 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1366 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2840 mm |
