1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2005 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2005 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (433 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (149 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 2005 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 1195 kg more than 2005 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 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2005 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Donkervoort |
| Model | V8 Zagato | D8 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 433 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2310 mm |
