1993 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1989 Ferrari F1 89
To start off, 1993 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari F1 89. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari F1 89 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F1 89 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 (593 HP @ 12500 RPM) has 455 more horse power than 1993 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 should accelerate faster than 1993 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Donkervoort D8 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F1 89.
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.
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1993 Donkervoort D8 | 1989 Ferrari F1 89 | |
Make | Donkervoort | Ferrari |
Model | D8 | F1 89 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 593 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 12500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2860 mm |