1997 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, both 1997 Donkervoort D8 and 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1997 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1997 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1820 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, 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Donkervoort D8 | 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | D8 | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3170 mm |
