2005 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1998 Kia Avella
To start off, 2005 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Donkervoort D8 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Avella weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 Donkervoort D8.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Donkervoort D8 | 1998 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Kia |
| Model | D8 | Avella |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2400 mm |
