2004 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2004 Donkervoort D8 and 2004 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (605 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 457 more horse power than 2004 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 755 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (591 Nm) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Donkervoort D8 | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Porsche |
| Model | D8 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 591 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2740 mm |
