2005 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2000 Honda Insight
To start off, 2005 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Insight 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 82 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Insight weights approximately 215 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, 2000 Honda Insight, 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) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2005 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight. 2000 Honda Insight has automatic transmission and 2005 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 2005 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Insight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Donkervoort D8 | 2000 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Honda |
| Model | D8 | Insight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
