2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Donkervoort D8
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram 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 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (235 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (149 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1892 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.
Because 2005 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Donkervoort D8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Dodge Ram (407 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Dodge | Donkervoort |
| Model | Ram | D8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2517 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2310 mm |
