Donkervoort D8 (1993 – 2012) vs Mazda RX-7 (1992 – 2002): specs compared
The Mazda RX-7 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 276 hp against 270 hp. The Donkervoort D8 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.9 s against 5.7 s. The Mazda RX-7 has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 235 km/h. The Donkervoort D8 uses less fuel, from 8.0 L/100 km against 11.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 630 kg against 1,300 kg. At 4,295 mm, the Mazda RX-7 is 876 mm longer than the Donkervoort D8.
| Specification |
Donkervoort
D8
1993 – 2012
|
Mazda
RX-7
1992 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Netherlands | Japan |
| Documented years | 1993 – 2012 | 1992 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 140 – 270 hp | 237 – 276 hp |
| Torque | 170 – 320 Nm | 296 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 – 6.0 s | 5.7 – 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 235 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.0 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,419 mm | 4,295 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,100 – 1,110 mm | 1,229 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,309 mm | 2,426 mm |
| Curb weight | 630 – 695 kg | 1,300 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.