1990 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1981 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1990 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1990 Donkervoort S8. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1990 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1990 Donkervoort S8. 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, 1981 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Donkervoort S8 | 1981 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ferrari |
| Model | S8 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1130 mm |
