2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2001 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 5,965 cc, 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2001 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, 2006 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2001 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Donkervoort |
| Model | CTS | D8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1780 cc |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
