1994 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1994 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1994 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1994 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa weights approximately 30 kg more than 1994 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, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Donkervoort D8 | 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ferrari |
| Model | D8 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2260 mm |
