1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1998 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1998 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1998 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1998 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1998 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1998 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Donkervoort |
| Model | V8 Volante | D8 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 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 | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2310 mm |
