1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1995 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1995 Donkervoort D8. (139 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1995 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1164 kg more than 1995 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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1995 Donkervoort D8 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Donkervoort |
Model | V8 Volante | D8 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2310 mm |