1999 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (220 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1999 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 607 kg more than 1999 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (241 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Donkervoort D8 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ferrari |
| Model | D8 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2350 mm |
