2005 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2005 Donkervoort D8 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Donkervoort D8 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 1800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 895 kg more than 2005 Donkervoort D8.
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 Mercedes-Benz C (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Donkervoort D8. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 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 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Donkervoort D8 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Donkervoort | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | D8 | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2860 mm |