2005 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2005 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 800 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.
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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Donkervoort D8 | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Porsche |
| Model | D8 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 3385 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2420 mm |
