2005 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2005 Honda Pilot
To start off, both 2005 Donkervoort D8 and 2005 Honda Pilot were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2005 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1385 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 Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Donkervoort D8. 2005 Honda Pilot 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. 2005 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Donkervoort D8 | 2005 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Donkervoort | Honda |
Model | D8 | Pilot |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |