1992 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, both 1992 Donkervoort D8 and 1992 Ferrari 456 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1992 Donkervoort D8. (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1992 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Donkervoort D8. (291 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Donkervoort D8 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ferrari |
Model | D8 | 456 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |