1993 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1990 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1993 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1993 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1993 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 801 kg more than 1993 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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Donkervoort S8 | 1990 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ferrari |
| Model | S8 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1270 mm |
