1998 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1976 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1998 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1998 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1998 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Maserati Bora weights approximately 771 kg more than 1998 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, 1976 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Donkervoort D8 | 1976 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Maserati |
| Model | D8 | Bora |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
