2005 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2005 Donkervoort D8 and 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Donkervoort D8 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (128 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 806 kg more than 2005 Donkervoort D8.
Because 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero 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 Mitsubishi Pajero 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 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Donkervoort D8 | 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Mitsubishi |
| Model | D8 | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2290 mm |
