2004 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2004 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2004 Donkervoort D8 and 2004 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Renault Megane. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Megane weights approximately 1075 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 Renault Megane, 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Megane. (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Donkervoort D8 | 2004 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Renault |
| Model | D8 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2770 mm |
