2004 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2004 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 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.
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, 2013 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Donkervoort D8 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Porsche |
| Model | D8 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |
