2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Donkervoort D8
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler 300 and 2005 Donkervoort D8 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (149 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 1210 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2005 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Donkervoort |
| Model | 300 | D8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5653 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2310 mm |
