2005 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1998 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 2005 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Picnic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Picnic would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Donkervoort D8 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Picnic. (126 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Picnic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 713 kg more than 2005 Donkervoort D8.
Because 2005 Donkervoort D8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Donkervoort D8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Picnic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 1750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Picnic. (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Picnic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Donkervoort D8 | 1998 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Toyota |
| Model | D8 | Picnic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |
