1997 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1995 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1997 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1997 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1997 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 950 kg more than 1997 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, 1995 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1995 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Donkervoort D8 | 1995 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Lamborghini |
| Model | D8 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
