1994 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2007 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2007 Ferrari 612 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 1994 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1994 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 1192 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, 2007 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Donkervoort D8 | 2007 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ferrari |
| Model | D8 | 612 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 533 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2960 mm |
