2005 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 2005 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Spider would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 2005 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Spider weights approximately 380 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.
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, 2005 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Spider. (186 Nm). This means 2005 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Donkervoort D8 | 1995 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Renault |
| Model | D8 | Spider |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2350 mm |
