1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2003 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2003 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2003 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1290 kg more than 2003 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, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 2003 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Donkervoort |
| Model | Virage | D8 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
